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The Diamond Duo Podcast
This is Tom Bauer and Tony Pugliese, and we are the Diamond Duo! We talk all things baseball - everything past, present, and future about America's Pastime. Our aim is to break down the sport we love, provide insightful analysis, and have some laughs along the way. An entertaining time for the casual fans and the die-hards alike!
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This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony debrief the recently passed MLB Trade Deadline! Most every move of significance is covered including the the more head-turning trades for Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Tanner Scott! As the homestretch draws near, recap each encapsulating swap with us here on Episode 94 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:00 - Start of Trade Deadline Moves
7:25 - Randy Arozarena: The Start of Tampa’s Flurry of Moves
17:04 - Jazz Chisholm Jr.: The Yankees Only Big Acquisition
27:01 - Carlos Estevez: Setting the Tone for the Reliever Market
30:40 - Jason Adam: AJ Preller Didn’t Mess Around
35:14 - Isaac Parades: What Were the Cubs Thinking?
47:40 - Erick Fedde: A Massive Three-Way Move
1:02:52 - Trevor Rogers: An Overpayment the Size of Baltimore
1:11:02 - Tanner Scott: AJ Preller REALLY Didn't Mess Around
1:18:41 - Jack Flaherty: The Dodgers Refuse To Be One-Upped
1:22:55 - Garrett Crochet: How To Decimate Your Trade Value In A Week
1:27:43 - Biggest Winners & Losers
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the 2024 All Star Break and discuss how baseball's most talked about teams did in the first half! Whether it's the surging Orioles and Brewers or the questionable outlook of the Yankees and Dodgers, the duo covers it all when it comes the teams either cementing themselves in, or rapidly falling out of contention! Come ring in the second half of the MLB season with us here on Episode 93 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
7:44 - Start of All-Star Break Events
8:12 - 2024 MLB Draft Notes
16:40 - The Home Run Derby & Its Awful National Anthem
27:07 - The All-Star Game
34:41 - Start of Mid-Season Evaluations
36:28 - Phillies: Baseball’s Best Team
42:37 - Brewers: One of Baseball’s Most Underrated Teams
48:40 - Cardinals: Actually Not Terrible!
55:10 - Guardians: Fun Times In Cleveland Again
1:00:39 - Astros: Houston, We Have A Resurgence
1:05:48 - Orioles: Birdland Takes Flight
1:10:45 - Yankees: Empire State Of Mid
1:20:33 - Dodgers: All Bats & No Arms Makes Dave A First Round Exit
1:25:28 - Mariners: Will Dance For League Average Hitting
1:32:55 - Braves: We're Gonna Need A Bigger IL
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return to recap the state of All Star Game voting and the new rules for the Home Run Derby. Before this, however, the pair pay their respects to two recently passed all time greats in Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda. With the All Star Game rosters soon to be revealed, Tom and Tony recount each finalist, go through a series of potential snubs, and predict which arms will fill out the pitching staff. Get ready for the Midsummer Classic here on Episode 92 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
7:07 - Rest in Peace Willie Mays & Orlando Cepeda
13:45 - Home Run Derby Rule Changes
33:57 - All Star Game Finalists
45:06 - Snubs & Honorable Mentions
54:47 - Predicting The All Star Pitching Staffs
1:06:39 - Should Paul Skenes Be An All Star?
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony rejoice like every baseball fan at the retirement of much-maligned umpire Angel Hernandez! The duo also hits upon Negro League stats officially becoming integrated into MLB stats & the loss of Ronald Acuna Jr. for the Braves. Also, with a third of the baseball season completed, Tom & Tony look back at the seasons so far for two of baseball's best teams & the players who have surprised everyone this season. And how could the duo forget the Jorge Lopez incident that signals the return of the Deep Drive Into Left! Kick off the month of June with Episode 91 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:34 - Tom's Miserable Screw-Up of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration"
6:48 - Angel Hernandez Retires & Baseball Rejoices!
31:54 - Negro League Stats Officially Become Integrated into MLB Stats
39:08 - Ronald Acuna Jr. Out for the Season
50:12 - The Phillies Look Unstoppable
59:13 - You Know What? So Do the Yankees
1:05:35 - Pleasant Surprises From Individual Players
1:20:01 - Deep Drive Into Left: Jorge Lopez Edition
Song Played in Episode:
“Celebration" by Kool & the Gang from their album "Celebration!" 1980
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony crank out their shortest talk yet going through the biggest highlights of the past couple weeks of baseball! From Luis Arraez getting traded to the delicious misery of the Marlins and Astros to the glorious news that those hideous new jerseys are going away! Couple that with an intro worthy of song, and you've got a nice compact episode to crank while watching Paul Skenes in his debut! We hope you enjoy this truncated edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:34 - Tom the Ode Writer
8:58 - Luis Arraez Traded to San Diego
17:52 - There’s 50 Feet of Crap… Then There’s the Miami Marlins
32:44 - More Like The Houston ASStros Am I Right?
43:10 - More Like The Minnesota tWINS...okay I'll stop
47:43 - The Los Angeles Dodgers Are Good (shocker right?)
49:29 - Mike Trout Tears His Meniscus
55:50 - Willson Contreras & The Rest Of The Injuries
57:48 - Paul Skenes To Make His Major League Debut
1:01:57 - Ippei Mizuhara Pleads Guilty
1:04:03 - MLB To Improve Their Uniforms
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap some of the biggest stories from the past week and change of baseball! Everything from the frightening spike in arm injuries to the conclusion of the Shohei/Ippei saga to yet more news about the soon to be Sacramento A's. Top it off with some funnier stories and a tribute to one of the most influential men in all of baseball broadcasting, and you got Episode 89 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:54 - ChatGPT Home Run Call Fail
7:58 - Pitchers Getting Hurt: MLB & MLBPA’s Response & Long-Term Consequences
23:14 - Ippei Mizuhara’s Theft & Gambling Addiction Revealed
38:33 - The [CITY REDACTED] A's To Leave Oakland At Season's End
51:34 - John Sterling Retires
1:06:08 - Late Inning Laughs Begins
1:07:02 - Skip Schumaker To Seek New Opportunities After This Year (AKA LOL MARLINS)
1:10:35 - Anthony Rendon (that's the joke)
1:15:03 - Alec Manoah's Latest Rehab Outing Masterpiece
1:18:38 - Craig Kimbrel Recorded Save #420 (nice)
1:21:23 - Fanatics & Nike Don't Send Jerseys To Brewers Game In Time
1:25:28 - Kyle Freeland Pinch Runs & Gets Hurt
1:28:10 - Jordan Montgomery Drops Scott Boras
1:30:00 - Seymour Weiner
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast Tom and Tony usher in the 2024 season by recapping the biggest stories of Opening Week! These stories are intertwined with their predictions for how the year will play out for each team! From standings to awards to playoff outcomes, the two leave no stone unturned! We're glad you're joining us for another exciting year of baseball! Sit back and enjoy it with us here on Episode 88 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
2:22 - Tony’s Adventures at Minute Maid Park for Opening Day
9:47 - Start of Opening Day Stories & Our 2024 Predictions
10:54 - AL East: Juan Soto = Lisan al-Giab & Blue Jays Were No-Hit
25:10 - AL Central: The Tigers Look Good & The Royals Hype-Train
34:58 - AL West: Ronel Blanco’s No-No & LOL Angels
47:15 - NL East: The Mets & Marlins Are Miserable
59:51 - NL Central: Are The Pirates Good?
1:07:53 - NL West: D'Backs Lineup Bangs & LOL Rockies
1:16:38 - Awards Predictions Begin
1:18:34 - MVP
1:24:29 - Cy Young
1:33:25 - Rookie of the Year
1:37:45 - Manager of the Year
1:39:59 - 2024 Playoff Predictions
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony continue with their 3rd annual How F'd Are They Scale by debating the states of each team from the National League! Before that, Tom & Tony address the latest on the Shohei Ohtani scandal that's taken the headlines by storm! The duo lays out the known facts & sifts through each outcome of what may happen next that could affect the career of Shohei Ohtani. This is our final off-season episode, with Opening Day kicking off in about 24 hours! Next time, we'll recap Opening Day Weekend & give our official 2024 predictions. For now, enjoy Episode 87 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:13 - Shohei Ohtani Betting/Theft Scandal
24:17 - Start of How F’d Are They Scale NL Edition
26:10 - NL East
57:31 - NL Central
1:28:09 - NL West
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony begin to wrap up offseason content with their 3rd annual How F'd Are They Scale! After sifting through some transactions, including some pretty dreadful ones for a pair of Scott Boras clients, the two begin constructing the American League side of their scale! From the top of Ain't No Stopping Us Now to the doldrums of Everything Is On Fire, Tom and Tony explain why they believe each team in the AL will either sink or swim in 2024! Let us know how you like our rankings as we march closer to the official start of baseball here on Episode 86 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
7:15 - “Abridged” News Cycle Recap from Past Month
19:42 - Start of How F’d Are They Scale AL Edition, With a New Addition for This Year
23:19 - AL East
54:03 - AL Central
1:15:47 - AL West
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take part in their yearly Diamond's Double Dozen and compile the 24 best players going into the 2024 season! They came in with over thirty candidates for the list, designated four honorable mentions, yet still found ways to mess up and miscount! The gaffes aside, join the pair in debating and sorting the best of the best with Spring Training around the corner right here on Episode 85 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:15 - How to Pronounce Tony’s Last Name
7:11 - Looking Back on Last Year’s Poorly Aged Top 24
19:24 - The Contenders for Our List & The Guys Who Just Missed Out
34:52 - Honorable Mentions & #24-20
49:40 - #19-16
1:04:53 - #15-11
1:16:08 - Tom & Tony's Embarrassing Counting Mistake (for the second straight year)
1:25:37 - #10-6
1:30:54 - #5-1
1:44:00 - The Completed List
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony catch up on the latest trades and transactions and recap the finalized Hall Of Fame class! From the biggest stories of the Orioles being sold and the extensions of Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve to the earth-shattering moves of Aaron Hicks and Robert Stephenson to the Angels, the two leave no stone unturned! Onto the Hall Of Fame discussion, the duo discuss who got in, who just missed, who fell off, and who to look forward to next year! As Spring Training draws near, get into the baseball spirit with Episode 84 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:19 - The Orioles Have Been Sold & Traded for Corbin Burnes
16:29 - Moves We Missed Last Episode
22:47 - Astros Sign Josh Hader & Extend Jose Altuve
30:37 - Bobby Witt Jr. Inks Near $300 Million Extension & the Vinny Pasquantino Bet
43:14 - The Rest of The Transaction Talk
1:10:50 - Breaking Down The 2024 Hall Of Fame Voting Results
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony ring in the new calendar year by reviving a personal favorite segment of theirs from last January: the MLB Teams New Years Resolutions! From top to bottom, the two go through their outlandish but still (mostly) realistic goals for each big league squad in 2024! If you thought last year's set of resolutions was entertaining, you ain't heard nothing yet! Kick back and laugh along as we usher in the New Year here on Episode 83 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
9:33 - AL East
26:41 - AL Central
47:47 - AL West
1:00:39 - NL East
1:16:04 - NL Central
1:30:48 - NL West
Songs Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2 2004
“Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism Video: 2nd Attempt” by Mike Polk Jr. 2009
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from their holiday hiatus to react to all the Hot Stove had to offer to reel in the New Year! They begin with everything the Dodgers did to make them choke in future NLDS' again, notably the signings of Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, & Yoshinobu Yamamoto! The duo also pays a visit to their favorite team, the Yankees, who welcomed Juan Soto & his future mega-contract to town! From there on, Tom & Tony dive even deeper into free agency to catch up on all the news. Have a great 2024 folks & enjoy Episode 82 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:35 - Does Tom Have a Striking Resemblance to Someone?
12:47 - Beginning of Dodgers Massive List of Moves
14:06 - Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Deal with Dodgers
30:26 - Tyler Glasnow & Manuel Margot Shipped to LA
37:36 - Yoshinobu Yamamoto Inks Largest Contract Ever for a Pitcher
45:51 - The Dodgers Sign Teoscar Hernandez For the Hell of It
53:10 - Juan Soto is a Yankee! And also Alex Verdugo too
1:10:14 - Other Signings & Trades
1:34:14 - 2024 Draft Order, Michael Brantley Retires, & Other Small Headlines
Songs Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony conjure up another ChatGPT intro & finally share 2023's Blooper Reel while awaiting more news to break from The Hot Stove! What the duo does have to talk about at the moment are the questionable decisions Jerry DiPoto continues to make, the Brewers making a gamble on their top prospect, & the St. Louis Cardinals' aging rotation that now includes Sonny Gray. Tom & Tony also create their mock Hall of Fame ballots for the class of 2024 & congratulate Jim Leyland on his enshrinement into Cooperstown! Enjoy Episode 81 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
And yes, we're very much aware of the Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, & Eduardo Rodriguez news. The universe hates us...
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Timestamps:
0:45 - Chat GPT’s Urban Dictionary Intro to a Baseball Podcast (R-Rated Version)
5:00 - The 2023 Blooper Reel
21:05 - What in the World is Jerry DiPoto Doing?
32:42 - Brewers Take Massive Risk Extending Jackson Chourio Long-Term
42:24 - The Cardinals Sign Sonny Gray & Made Their Rotation Even Older
47:58 - The Latest on Juan Soto
52:52 - Jim Leyland Elected to Hall of Fame
57:40 - 2024 Hall of Fame Mock Ballots & Assessment
Songs Played in Episode:
“Theme from New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra from his album “Nothing but the Best” 2008
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
“America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984
“Angel” by Sarah McLachlan from her album “Surfacing” 1997
“Can’t Sleep - Alternative Rock x Grunge x Lil Peep Type Beat” by bloom & Joe Leytrick 2021
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get ready to fire up the hot stove and talk some offseason transactions! Before they get there though, the two first need to cover some of the biggest headlines from the past two weeks. These include the BBWAA Awards winners, the A's official move to Las Vegas, and the tragic passing of one of baseball's moved beloved owners. Once that's through, they're ready to dive into some offseason moves and predict future ones to come! Listen as Tom and Tony set themselves up for failure by trying to guess where the highest profile free agents will sign this winter! Buckle in and get ready for some hardcore guesstimations here on Episode 80 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:56 - Chat GPT’s Urban Dictionary Intro to a Baseball Podcast
13:47 - BBWAA Award Winners & Voting Oddities
35:10 - Peter Seidler, Beloved Owner of the Padres, Passes Away at 63
39:29 - The A’s Officially Will Move to Las Vegas
46:05 - The Brewers Will Stay in Milwaukee for a Long Time
48:38 - Ron Washington Hired as Angels Manager
51:43 - Zack Britton Retires
56:52 - The 2024 Hall Of Fame Ballot Is Released
59:18 - The Offseason's First Transaction Tracker
1:12:10 - The Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sweepstakes
1:20:24 - Tom & Tony's Free Agency Predictions
Song Played in Episode:
“Funny - Hip Hop Beat Old School” by Base Pista 2016
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reel in the aftermath of the World Series and get ready to take on the offseason! After recapping the final games of the Fall Classic, the two discuss the manager and executive carousel taking place all across baseball including the conclusion to the Craig Counsell saga. Following an overview of some significant player and team opt-outs, the duo review the Gold Glove Awards and preview the prestigious BBWAA Awards which are set to be announced next week! With an intriguing free agency class ahead of us, be sure to kick off what's looking to be an exciting offseason here with Episode 79 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
9:27 - The Rangers are World Series Champions
29:25 - Bob Melvin Leaves San Diego for The Bay Area
36:40 - A Managerial Hiring Spree & The Craig Counsell Sweepstakes
1:11:47 - A Flurry of Opt-Outs, Declined Options, & New Free Agents
1:24:51 - A Trio Of Quick Moves & An Unfortunate Injury
1:27:46 - The Gold Glove Winners
1:37:59 - The BBWAA Award Finalists (MVP, Cy Young, RoTY, MoTY)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony prepare themselves for the last hurrah of the baseball season: the World Series! Before they get there though, they have two things to address first. The two lead off with a couple of stories that recently dropped such as Dusty Baker's retirement, Aaron Judge's reception of the Roberto Clemente Award, and the Yankees need for a hitting coach (for like the third time). Next up is catching up on the Championship Series and all the highlight reel moments and improbable outcomes that came with them! Finally, it's time for them to talk some Fall Classic baseball! Fair note, the most recent game that went down when Tom and Tony recorded was Game 3 so the next two games will not be covered. Even still, that still leaves the Rangers' late game heroics in Game 1, Merrill Kelly's Game 2 gem, and so much more here on the World Series edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:58 - Dusty Baker Retires, Possible Astros Managerial Candidates, & Craig Counsell’s “Surprising” Interest in Mets Job
18:38 - The Yankees Need a New Hitting Coach… Again
23:31 - Aaron Judge Win The Roberto Clemente Award
27:52 - Rangers Rally From Behind to Beat Astros in ALCS
45:11 - Diamondbacks Continue Miracle Run vs Phillies
1:02:53 - The Brewers Awful World Series Curse
1:05:41 - Tom's Awful World Series Prediction Curse
1:10:17 - The Schmeat Debacle
1:15:23 - The World Series Talk Begins (up to Game 3)
1:27:43 - Tom's Regular Season Query
1:37:44 - Last Remarks About How The Rangers & Diamondbacks Got Here
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony put a bow on the Divisional Series games they missed, look at those series in retrospect, and deep dive the Championship Series games that were already played! The two discuss what led to losses for the Orioles, Twins, Dodgers, and Braves in addition to how they'll look and what they should do for next year. As for the winners, the two cover them in both the ALCS and NLCS - going into how both series are all Texas and Philadelphia up to that point! Tom & Tony also go over some beginning headlines such as Kim Ng resigning as Marlins GM, Trevor May's retirement and the fiery tirade he had for A's owner, John Fisher, and Brandon Woodruff's shady outlook for 2024. Soak in all the October baseball you can right here on Episode 77 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:59 - Kim Ng Out as Marlins GM
18:00 - Trevor May Rips A’s Ownership Immediately After Retiring
30:36 - Brandon Woodruff Likely Out All of 2024
34:04 - The Rangers Sweep the Orioles
40:55 - The Twins Fall Short to the Astros
51:19 - The Diamondbacks Embarrass the Dodgers
1:04:26 - The Braves Roll Over To the Phillies
1:23:19 - The Start of a Texas-Sized ALCS
1:34:56 - It's Always Sunny In The NCLS (because Philly's killing it)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the four Wild Card Series matchups that all ended in a sweep! Much to Tom's horror, he and Tony discuss how & why the Rangers, Twins, D-Backs, & Phillies advanced, while also analyzing what held back each of the four losers. On top of that, the duo deep dives the first two games of both ALDS & NLDS matchups. In addition to postseason baseball, Tom & Tony also wrap up three regular season headlines they missed last week, including Terry Francona's possible retirement & stolen scooter, MLB's investigation into Billy Eppler's tenure with the Mets, & two pitchers who will miss the 2024 season due to injuries. Reminisce in the October baseball you may have missed on Episode 76 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:04 - Headlines We Missed Last Episode: Terry Francona Stepping Away, Billy Eppler Investigation, & Pitchers Who’ll Miss 2024
29:25 - Beginning of Wild Card Series Recaps
29:52 - The Rangers Destroy the Rays, Shattering Tom’s Dreams
40:30 - The Twins Win Their First Playoff Game & Series in Quite Some Time
53:56 - The Diamondbacks Out-slug The Brewers
1:00:12 - The Phillies Enjoyed Themselves Some Fried Marlins
1:07:41 - The Rangers Still Rake In The ALDS
1:15:33 - The Twins Punch Above Their Weight In Houston
1:26:05 - The Dodgers......Yikes
1:36:43 - The Phillies & Braves In An NL East Grudge Match
1:41:39 - Tom's Rant About Demands To Re-Seed The Playoffs
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony finally put the Yankees, Angels, A's, and all other joke teams behind them and get ready to discuss the best of the best in the MLB Postseason! Following some headlines including tributes to two sadly departed baseball greats, a look at the three managers who recently lost their jobs, and a bittersweet farewell to a trio of contemporary legends, the duo devote their entire attention to October baseball! They make fun of the teams that choked at the finish line, they revisit their repulsive preseason predictions, and give some updated guesses that certainly won't be inaccurate by the time this goes up! Kick back and watch the October fireworks fly with us on Episode 75 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:26 - Tim Wakefield & Brooks Robinson Pass Away
16:52 - Gabe Kapler, Phil Nevin, & Buck Showalter Fired
34:28 - The Orioles Will Stay in Baltimore for a Long Time
37:57 - Farewells to Miguel Cabrera, Adam Wainwright, & (potentially) Joey Votto
48:46 - The Postseason Talks Begins
49:11 - The Teams That Just Missed/Choked
49:22 - The Collapse of the Cubs
50:20 - The Reds Blew a 9-Run Lead to the Pirates in a Must Win Game (not a typo)
54:17 - The Inexplicable Failure of the Padres
59:40 - The Giants Choked So Hard, They Fired Their Manager
1:02:50 - The Mariners Never Fail To Disappoint
1:08:35 - Reflecting on our Horrible, Very Bad Preseason Picks
1:20:20 - Tom & Tony Should Never Predict Cy Young Winners Again
1:23:06 - The (totally not poorly-aged) Predictions Begin
1:23:25 - Wild Card
1:32:52 - Divisional Series
1:36:12 - Championship Series & World Series
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony give the Regular Season (both of MLB and their fantasy teams) a proper sendoff! In the spirit of sendoffs, they open with the announced departures of two of the most maligned entities in the AL East: Tropicana Field and Chaim Bloom. After a pair of executive branch hires in David Stearns and Jeff Greenberg, the two take the time to honor Adam Wainwright for reaching career win number 200, Sean Doolittle upon the announcement of his retirement, and Joey Votto in what could be his last home game as a Red. Finally, they take one final look at the big Postseason picture! The two discuss who's in, who's soon to be in, and whatever madness is going on in the AL West and the NL Wild Card. Take a listen and get ready for some playoff baseball here on Episode 74 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:15 - Tony Accuses Tom of Cheating in Fantasy Baseball
14:17 - The Rays (Finally) Get a New Stadium: Will Expansion Follow?
28:21 - Chaim Bloom Fired by Red Sox
37:56 - David Stearns Brought on as Mets President of Baseball Ops
46:39 - Jeff Greenberg Becomes the New General Manager of the Tigers
49:22 - Adam Wainwright Reaches 200 Wins
57:11 - The A's Pathetic Retirement Gift to Miguel Cabrera
1:01:37 - Sean Doolittle Announces His Retirement
1:05:20 - Joey Votto Garners a Standing Ovation in Potential Final Home Game in Cincy
1:12:25 - Postseason Talk Begins - Who's In?
1:16:35 - The Chaos of the AL West
1:19:56 - The Even Greater Chaos of the NL Wild Card
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony create a PSA in hopes of turning around the Angels misfortune! With the franchise open to trading Mike Trout, the duo try to envision potential landing spots should a trade happen. Tom & Tony also discuss the potential career-ending arrest for Julio Urias, the weird Sunday between the Yankees & Brewers, & the injury that ends the season of Jasson Dominguez. Finally, the duo take a look at the Pennant Chase Race and predict how the standings will shape up down the homestretch of the season. We hope you make Episode 73 of The Diamond Duo Podcast a part of your day! #ReviveTheHalo
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Timestamps:
0:15 - A (Disastrous) PSA on the Los Angeles Angels
17:42 - Angels are Open to Trading Mike Trout
39:46 - Julio Urias Arrested & Suspended for Domestic Violence
45:51 - The Yankees & Brewers Have a Very Weird Sunday & Jasson Dominguez Hurt
57:03 - Pennant Chase Discussion Begins
57:57 - Who Takes the AL West?
1:05:35 - Can the Orioles Outlast the Rays for the AL East Crown?
1:09:53 - Do the Brewers Have the NL On-Lock?
1:16:19 - NL Wild Card Predictions
1:21:06 - AL Wild Card Predictions
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony turn their attention towards the two franchises that continue to make a mockery of themselves, the Angels & White Sox! Shohei Ohtani's injury & the ensuing waiver moves keep casting a dark shadow on this year's trade deadline decisions, while old issues are brought to light from a former MLB star! The White Sox may have made forward progress with changes at the top, but head-scratching decisions & incidents hinder said progress! Also, Tom & Tony reflect on the career & legacy of Stephen Strasburg after it was announced he'll be retiring. Have a happy Labor Day Weekend and we hope you make Episode 72 of The Diamond Duo Podcast a part of it!
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Timestamps:
9:08 - Hell’s Angels: Shohei’s Hurt, CJ Wilson Spills the Beans, & They’ve Given Up
52:28 - Stephen Strasburg Retires
1:01:48 - The White Sox Week of Woes Begins - Rick Hahn & Ken Williams Fired
1:16:00 - Tony LaRussa Rehired as a Consultant
1:21:48 - Gunshots Fired Inside Guaranteed Rate Field
1:26:21 - The Injury Report
1:32:08 - Recent DFA’s & Call-Ups
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony tackle all of the drama that's taken baseball by storm from the past two weeks while also exploring ChatGPT for the first time! The troubling Wander Franco case takes precedence, followed by the lighter side of baseball that packed a punch in the form of a literal punch! From there, the duo covers everything from Kevin Brown's undeserved suspension, to untidy clubhouse culture cohesion. Tom and Tony aren't joking when they say this is the "Drama Alert" edition of The Diamond Duo Podcast! Episode 71 has all the tea spilled out for you!
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Timestamps:
2:04 - ChatGPT Writes Us an Intro
13:35 - Wander Franco’s Current Investigation
19:50 - Jose Ramirez KO’s Tim Anderson & Anderson Gets Slapped by His Teammate
38:29 - O’s Embarrass Themselves with Suspending Broadcaster Kevin Brown
49:44 - Anthony Rizzo Played With a Concussion for Two Months
55:54 - The Full Domingo German Incident
1:03:08 - The Angels Deadline Has Backfired (surprise, surprise)
1:15:42 - Kenyan Middleton Shines Light on White Sox Clubhouse Culture
1:27:00 - ChatGPT Writes Us an Outro
Song Played in Episode:
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984
Sound Played Courtesy of WTAM 1100 & MASN
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony meet earlier than normal to break down the most significant trades bartered prior to the deadline! After a few minor stories including one historic night for Framber Valdez and some less than ideal fates for Domingo German and Liam Hendriks, the two dive right in and go trade by trade! From the Rangers bolstering their pitching staff for a run at October, to the Mets reloading their farm system with some elite prospects, to whatever the hell the Yankees did, you bet if it made the headlines, it was covered here on Episode 70 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:55 - Framber Valdez’s No-Hitter
12:04 - Domingo German to Get Help for Alcohol Abuse
16:21 - Liam Hendriks Out for Season With Tommy John Surgery
20:15 - Beginning of Trade Deadline Acquisitions
23:02 - Astros Reacquire Justin Verlander / The Mets Build for the Future
30:50 - The Orioles Only Acquisition of Deadline Day: Jack Flaherty
37:30 - Tigers Trade Away Michael Lorenzen, But Not Eduardo Rodriguez
43:56 - The Padres Don't Sell & Make Minor Moves To Improve
52:08 - The Yankees....That's It Just The Yankees
1:02:52 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 1
1:06:02 - Are the Cubs Smart For Buying
1:12:40 - The Diamondbacks Get Their Ninth Inning Man
1:15:18 - The Great Aaron Civale Robbery
1:18:54 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 2 (this one's actually not bad for them)
1:21:05 - The Rangers Spend Big On A Deadly Rotation / The Mets (& Cardinals) Build For The Future Pt. 2
1:26:55 - The Dodgers Strengthen Their Rotation & Bring Back A Fan Favorite
1:29:06 - The Angels Are Fleeced Pt. 3
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony turn up the heat and turn off the censors (figuratively) to ring in Episode 69 of the show (oh yeahhh). To celebrate this most significant of milestones, they commemorate the induction of Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff into the Hall of Fame as well as take a look ahead to next year's ballot. Once that's out of the way, the two set their sights on the upcoming trade deadline; in particular, the highest profile names that may be on the move! From the Cardinals, to the Mets, to both side of Chicago, no stone is left unturned when predicting who will go where! Remember to tune in next week to see how wrong they were. Until then, turn up that volume, turn down those lights, and get ready for Episode 69 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:15 - We’ve Got A NICE New Addition to the Podcast… Can You Tell?
10:46 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Next Year’s Class
18:30 - The Latest from the Trade Market
27:07 - Beginning of Predicting the Players Moved at the Trade Deadline
27:52 - The Shohei Ohtani Dilemma
35:06 - Jonathan India
45:57 - A Pair & a Half of White Sox: Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, & Eloy Jimenez
Song Played in Episode:
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big" 1984
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reflect on the events of the All-Star Break! From the MLB Draft, to the festivities that may or may not have been watched in Seattle, the duo gets you up-to-date on the important events you may have missed! After that, Tom and Tony mock the Blue Jays for getting (collectively) no-hit by the lowly Tigers, marvel in the continued disappointment that is the Yankees offense with a new face leading the helm, and welcome a few new big leaguers to The Show! Wrapping up the episode is a second half outlook for some of baseball's most intriguing teams of the first half, where the duo details how they believe said teams will fare going forward. Wave good-bye to the first half of the season with Episode 68 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
7:42 - The 2023 MLB Draft
18:11 - The Home Run Derby
25:05 - The All-Star Game (That Tom Didn’t Watch)
29:47 - Tigers Somehow No-Hit Blue Jays & Yankees Somehow Fired a Coach Midseason For Once
36:08 - Recent Newcomers to The Show
44:31 - Beginning of Second Half Outlook
45:57 - Cardinals Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Season
53:21 - The Cincinnati Reds Conundrum
1:00:35 - What More Do The Dodgers Need?
1:05:12 - Time For The Padres To Pull The Plug?
1:13:11 - The Obligatory Yankees Discussion (Please Don't Buy)
1:17:32 - How Can The Blue Jays Fly Past The AL East?
1:21:40 - The Mets & Steve Cohen's First Big League Fire Sale
1:27:04 - Should The Marlins Buy Into Their Success?
1:30:54 - The Mariners May Not Be Too Far Gone Yet
1:34:14 - To Sell Shohei Or To Not Sell Shohei
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from a week-long hiatus to break down the beginnings of baseball's midsummer classics in the Home Run Derby and the All Star Game! But first, the two reflect upon Domingo German's masterful work in throwing MLB's 24th ever perfect game! Once that's through, the duo runs down the finalized All Star Game rosters, making quick note of who shouldn't have been there and who should've gotten the call. Next up comes the Home Run Derby, of which there were only six participants at the time, so Tom and Tony attempt to predict who will fill out the bracket! And finally, the episode concludes with the two drafting a team of the first half in the same manner they would approach a teams of the month draft! Be sure to keep an eye on social media to vote for who drafted the better team! Join us as we usher in one of the greatest parts of every summer here on Episode 67 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:04 - Domingo German’s Perfect Game
15:10 - The All-Star Rosters are Announced
30:45 - Non-Deserving All-Stars & Guys That Were Snubbed
1:00:09 - Who Completes The Home Run Derby Bracket? (recorded when only six were confirmed)
1:11:17 - Teams Of The First Half Draft Begins
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from vacation a little tanner (lie) and a little behind on all things baseball (truth), so they spend an episode playing a game of catch up! The two begin, how else, with a dive into the drama-ridden saga of the Oakland A's and the incredible reverse boycott their fans recently organized! The tone then shifts to a somber one to discuss the hospital wing of injuries the two missed over the past few weeks highlighted by the possible end to Stephen Strasburg's career, another huge blow to Jacob deGrom, a tragic end to Tony's favorite player's season, and plenty more! After a few more transactions including the call ups of Henry Davis and Elly De La Cruz, it's time to go Around The Horn! The duo goes over the recent trough both New York teams are slogging through, the surprising surge of the Reds and Marlins, the ongoing dominance of the Diamondbacks, and everything in between! We've missed recording for you guys and it feels great to be back, so ring in summer with Episode 66 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:04 - Thank You, Instagram
7:13 - Tom & Tony’s Vacation Stories from Atlanta/Myrtle Beach
19:05 - Oakland A’s Reverse Boycott
34:03 - Stephen Strasburg’s Career is in Jeopardy
40:01 - Jacob deGrom Needs TJ Surgery
46:54 - Vinnie Pasquantino is Gaba-Gone for the Season
51:00 - Lance McCullers Jr. to Miss Another Season
52:17 - The Rest of the Injuries We Missed
1:00:19 - Elly De La Cruz Looks Like the Real Deal
1:02:53 - Henry Davis Gets the Call
1:06:13 - Alek Manoah Demoted To Rookie Ball
1:10:16 - The Remaining Call Ups & Transactions
1:21:00 - Around The Horn Begins
This week on the Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony kick back on a slow news week and opt to talk about two very uplifting returns to the game! This comes after brief discussions on Tony's encounters with Yankee Stadium's lizard man (yes, you read that right), and his utter trouncing of Tom in MLB The Show. Once the intro is past, the two get to talking all about Liam Hendriks and Jose Altuve making their season debuts! The duo once again touches upon Hendriks' inspiring trek back to the game and slam dunk campaign for comeback player of the year. Following the relatively short Major Headlines segment, Tom and Tony get started constructing their Teams of the Month for May! Be sure to keep your eyes on our social media to vote for who you think drafted the better team once those graphics drop! Until then, offer one last sendoff to May baseball with us on Episode 65 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:51 - Tony & The Yankee Stadium Lizard Man
9:54 - Tony Handily Defeats Tom in MLB the Show
16:27 - Welcome Back, Liam Hendricks! (Sound courtesy of NBC Sports Chicago & FOX Sports MLB)
21:20 - Will Jose Altuve’s Return Put the Astros Atop the AL West?
32:20 - Beginning of May Teams of the Month Draft
32:47 - New Rules for Our Teams of the Month Drafts
39:10 - The Draft Begins
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony manage to not bring up the A's nearly as much this week, but rather trade that off for a healthy helping of Yankees banter - principally their war of pettiness with the Blue Jays over the course of their series. The Yanks don't hog the spotlight forever though, as it was also a weird stretch for the Mets, whose week was defined by an opposing team's logo on their screen, an FCC violation, and an ill-advised move for Gary Sanchez (which is now made null with time). After wrapping up the rest of the news highlighted by Trevor Bauer, Glen Kuiper, Anibal Sanchez, and multiple accounts of baseball on bird violence, the duo gets into the main attraction of this week: the ranking of the worst Yankee moves of the 21st century. In honor of the DFA of Aaron Hicks, listen as Tom and Tony relive the horrors of Bronx Bombers past on Episode 64 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:5:02 - Yankees-Blue Jays Trying to Out-Petty Each Other
21:56 - Ben Rortvedt Actually Exists & The Aaron Hicks Nightmare Ends
35:06 - A Weird Week For The LFGMets
49:15 - Trevor Bauer Sent To The Japanese Minor Leagues (lol)
52:28 - Zac Gallen, Will Brennan, & The Strange Trend Of MLB Bird Murder
57:26 - Glen Kuiper Fired For Obscenity Slip
59:43 - Anibal Sanchez Announces Retirement
1:04:00 - Beginning Of The Worst Yankees Transactions List
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony somehow have to talk about the Oakland A's again after their acquisition of land in Las Vegas! Their small stadium plans pretty much confirm the inevitable and the end of Major League Baseball in Oakland. In more cheery news, the duo discuss Kenley Jansen's hall of fame case after his 400th save and reflect on the top moments of Mother's Day! Tom and Tony finish off the relatively short news week by going Around the Horn to visit the good, the bad, and the ugly across the teams (and divisions) of baseball! Hopefully, next week's news cycle will have more stories, but until then enjoy the past week of baseball with Episode 63 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:38 - A’s in Agreement to Buy Land in Vegas
16:59 - Kenley Jansen Reaches Save #400… Will He Be a Hall of Famer?
27:07 - Mother’s Day Moments (40:19)
40:40 - Injury Updates (Fried, Mahle, & Rassmussen Out Long Term)
44:38 - Start Of Around The Horn
45:09 - The AL East Is Historically Good
55:25 - The AL Central Is Hysterically Bad
1:03:33 - Should We Worry About The Mariners Hitting yet?
1:10:21 - The Phillies Are Starting To Clean Things Up
1:16:10 - Brewers Are Taking Advantage Of A Weak NL Central
1:21:04 - You Knew The Dodgers Wouldn't Stay Down
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony assess the state of several big name teams who are either flying high or crashing hard almost midway through the season's second full month! Before that, however, the duo begins with a rather somber major headline as they pay tribute to the recently passed former pitcher, Vida Blue. The two recount his outstanding career, exchange some memorable stories and offer their best wishes and condolences for the legendary A's, Giants, and Royals pitcher - may he rest in peace. After an update on recent retirements and injuries (including a new record for the quickest recovery from Tommy John), Tom and Tony touch upon an all time pitching performance out of their alma mater and deep d(r)ive an unfortunate slip up out of the Oakland broadcast booth. Once that's all out of the way, the duo goes team by team to talk some baseball! They cover everything from the late month implosion of the Yankees and Cardinals, to the slower stalling out of the Mets, to two pleasant surprises out of the AL West! Tune in and find out what they had to say about some of the best and worst performances to begin the month of May! It's all here on Episode 62 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
8:47 - Vida Blue Passes Away
14:25 - Matt Harvey & Robinson Chirinos Retire
19:45 - Luis Garcia & German Marquez To Undergo TJ Surgery
24:26 - Bryce Harper’s Rapid TJ Recovery
27:08 - Shoutout to Hofstra Legend Brad Camarda & His No-Hitter
29:57 - Deep Drive to Left: Glen Kuiper’s Now Infamous Moment
Song Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony mourn for the denizens of Oakland as they're forced to watch a third major sports franchise leave for greener pastures in as many years, this time it's the Athletics' turn to move to Vegas and chase that big dollar. The two are also pleasantly surprised by another small market team and their immense success in April, this time (somehow) it's the Pirates! After a couple of transactional moves in the forms of several extensions and even an outright release, the duo discuss Max Scherzer's "sticky" situation that led to a 10-game suspension. Once that's all done however, it's time to revive a favorite of ours in the form of the Teams Of The Month Draft! Who constructed the best team based on their performance in April? Be sure to keep your eyes on our social media and cast your vote, then tune in next week to see whose team reigns supreme! Until then, come send off the first full month of MLB Baseball with us here on Episode 61 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:5:40 - The A’s Are Heading to Vegas
20:43 - The Pirates Are Somehow Winning!
31:28 - Transaction Wire: Greene & Lopez Extended; Mad Bum DFA’d
42:53 - Max Scherzer Suspended for a Sticky Situation
52:25 - A Check In On The Injured Players
56:00 - April Teams Of The Month Draft
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony marvel at the extreme highs and lows different franchises have reached early on in the season! Whether it be a historic winning streak by a team down in Florida, or a pitiful excuse of stadium operations that has led to a possum displaying its dominance in Oakland, the duo's got it covered! Tom and Tony also report on the controversial measure of beer sales extending past the 7th inning in some venues, as well as the Domingo German incident (don't worry, we'll save Max Scherzer for next time)! Also, apologies for the lack of weekly episodes or social media content so far. Life has just gotten in the way, not for anything bad. As a side note, the next few episodes may be bi-weekly as well. But for now, enjoy what we're got in store on Episode 60 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:18 - Extensions for Logan Webb & Ian Happ
12:45 - Tom’s Fantasy Struggles
14:29 - Liam Hendriks is Cancer Free!!!
17:02 - College Kid Throws No-Hitter & Hits for Cycle in Same Game
21:06 - Should stadiums sell beer past the 7th inning?
28:56 - Litany of Injuries Across MLB
38:03 - Welcome (Back) to the Show! MLB Debuts Among Prospects
46:27 - Deep Drive Into Left (The A's are reeeeeally bad and infested with rodents)
58:01 - Shoutout To Luis Arraez & The Marlins
59:54 - The Rays. That's The Headline
1:06:24 - Yankee Fans Owe Gerrit Cole An Apology
1:11:42 - The Braves Are The NL's Juggernaut
1:18:31 - The NL West Is A Mess
1:28:11 - The Twins Are Still tWINning
1:29:54 - The Domingo German Incident
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the best matchups and storylines from MLB's first weekend in full swing! After a few introductory stories including, but not limited to, a new CBA for minor leaguers and an incident between Anthony Rendon and an A's fan, the two get right into breaking down the very best, and the very worst, or Opening Weekend! From the torrid start of the Rays and Twins, to the Yankees dominance of the Giants, to the utter collapse of the Phillies pitching staff, to everything in between, the duo go all out in analyzing the baseball new year! If you had fun with this episode, then hold on tight because this'll be a fun season and we'll be covering it every step of the way! For now, enjoy the Opening Day edition here on Episode 59 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:0:15 - Possibly Our Best Intro Yet, ft. Tom’s Attempt at Polish
6:36 - Minor Leaguers Finally Get Their Own CBA
9:55 - Jake Cronenworth & Andres Gimenez are Extended
20:15 - Gary Sanchez Finds a New Home & The Yankees Make a Trade
24:29 - Anthony Rendon’s Incident in Oakland
29:32 - How Have the New Rules Fared in Week 1?40:27 - Beginning Of The Opening Weekend Recap
42:19 - The Twins & Rays Start Off Fantastically
45:48 - The Mets May Be Cursed, But The Marlins Are More Cursed
48:46 - The Phillies & Their Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Pitching
53:39 - The Yankees Look Great & Anthony Volpe Is The Future
57:36 - The Grudge Match Between The Red Sox & Orioles
1:01:56 - The Blue Jays' Rotation Is Scary (Not In A Good Way Though)
1:04:28 - The Highlight Of The Cardinals' Series (Plus A Country Collab Years In The Making)
1:07:21 - Trayce Thompson, Will Smith, & The Dodgers
1:11:24 - The Best Ballpark Proposal That Ever Was
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are stoked for Opening Day and the return of Major League Baseball! What's also on their minds is the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, which they devote the first half of the episode to. From the quarterfinals, to the epic battle between Mike Trout & Shohei Ohtani, Tom and Tony leave no stone unturned with their analysis of the worldwide phenomenon. From there, the duo divulges into their predictions for how each team will do, how the playoffs will unfold, and who will take home some hardware to add to their resume. It's sure to be a helluva season across baseball, so gear up for the 162 game stretch with Episode 58 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
8:44 - WBC Pool Play We Missed Last Episode
19:50 - WBC Quarterfinals
29:04 - WBC Semis: USA vs. Cuba & Japan vs. Mexico
36:20 - WBC Final: USA vs. Japan & Trout-Ohtani Matchup
52:38 - Last Minute Injuries Before Opening Day
54:31 - Tony’s “Cancel the WBC” Rant
1:01:27 - Start of 2023 Standings Predictions
1:02:11 - AL East
1:05:58 - AL Central
1:11:11 - AL West
1:14:58 - NL East
1:17:02 - NL Central
1:20:33 - NL West
1:24:18 - Start of Playoff Predictions
1:27:34 - Tony’s Bracket
1:31:46 - Tom’s Bracket
1:35:04 - Start of Awards Predictions
1:35:41 - Rookie of the Year
1:37:45 - Manager of the Year
1:38:45 - Cy Young
1:42:11 - MVP
1:47:20 - Diamond Duo Superlatives
Songs Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
“America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony show 95% of their attention towards the World Baseball Classic! Due to recording on March 12, not all of Pool Play is covered. However, there was still plenty for the duo to divulge right into. From a five-way tie for first in Pool A, to Japan's sheer domination in Pool B, and all of the heart-warming stories in-between, this year's rendition of the global event has done a fantastic job celebrating baseball and what it means to each country that has participated! There's still more baseball to be seen from the WBC, so make sure to tune in like Tom and Tony will to see how things shape out in the final days! Until then, enjoy what has been on Episode 57 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:49 - Transactions & Injuries from the Past Two Weeks (as of 3/12/23)
22:58 - Start of WBC Talk
23:30 - Pool A Discussion (Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, Chinese Taipei)
40:18 - Pool B Discussion (Japan, Australia, Korea, Czech Republic, China)
1:13:17 - Pool C Discussion (Mexico, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Colombia)
1:32:43 - Pool D Discussion (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua)
1:50:03 - Last Minute Predictions for the WBC
Song Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are excited for the start of Spring Training! The biggest story coming from both Arizona and Florida has to be the implementation of the pitch clock, lack of shifts, and the enlarged bases. Tom and Tony certainly have their own opinions on all three and they express them throughout the episode. What else is in store? How about our obligatory check of the transaction tracker, where a superstar has officially been taken off the market for next year's free agency class. Also, we've got part two of our How F'd Are They Scale where we grade each team in the National League based off of how doomed they are as the regular season approaches. Take in the beginning of March and Spring Training with The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get the ball rolling on their coverage of the World Baseball Classic! The rosters for all 20 countries participating were recently announced, so the two spent some time analyzing each one with the tournament just two weeks away! But first, they comb through the most recent batch of trades and signings from across the league! Some of the more noteworthy moves include Zack Greinke's return to Kansas City, the Padres locking up their ace long term, and another pair of team friendly extensions out of the Blue Jays and Astros. From here on out, the focus shifts almost primarily to the rosters of the World Baseball Classic! The duo go through all four pools of the tournament and break down some of the more obvious favorites from each one. These favorites include, but are not limited to, the USA, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Venezuela. After leaving off with more room for a more in depth WBC analysis closer to the tournament, Tom and Tony spend the remainder of the episode reviving a segment from last year's offseason: the How F'd Are They Scale! With five categories ranging from Ain't No Stopping Us Now to Everything Is On Fire, the two assess the state of each American League team going into the 2023 season. Get ready for the second half of the scale along with plenty more next time! But until then, get comfortable and enjoy the latest from The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:34 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 2/11/23)
12:55 - Beginning of World Baseball Classic Rosters Released & WBC Details
19:19 - Pool A: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Cuba, Italy, Panama
28:06 - Pool B: Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Czech Republic
33:30 - Pool C: USA, Mexico, Colombia, Canada, Great Britain
42:55 - Pool D: Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua
58:46 - Explanation Of The How F'd Are They Scale
1:01:30 - AL East
1:14:02 - AL Central
1:15:55 - Andrew Chafin Signing Live Reaction
1:29:05 - AL West
Songs Played in Episode:
“Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004
“America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony breathe a sigh of relief as the BBWAA did not let us down for a change and elected someone deserving into the Baseball Hall of Fame! Before the duo gets to that though, there's always a fresh batch of trades and transactions to comb through! This week's highlights include Miami acquiring the reigning AL batting average champ, the Rays GM remembering he can extend his players and locking up three of them, and Aroldis Chapman's official departure from the Big Apple (thank God). After acknowledging the accusations placed upon White Sox pitcher, Mike Clevinger, and the passing of all time Oakland A's great, Sal Bando, it's time for the two to talk Hall of Fame! Congratulations are in order for Scott Rolen: the only player from this ballot elected, joining Fred McGriff as the only two individuals to be honored in Cooperstown this year! The two dispute claims that Rolen should not have made it at all and review the cases for some of the biggest names still on the ballot like Helton and Wagner. Once that's done, Tom and Tony look ahead to next year's ballot and the new faces they'll see on it. They highlight, in particular, generational greats in Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Chase Utley. They proceed to wrap up with nods to the remaining newcomers, offering an extra homage to Captain America himself in David Wright, and his unfortunate case that will very likely not result in a HOF election. To close the show, the two bust out an old favorite in the Deep Drive Into Left! They're double dipping this time around with hilarious updates out of the Rockies and Angels camps; in addition, listen to the opening of the Rockies portion to hear two twenty-somethings laugh uncontrollably at very immature humor - hey, it's what they do best. All this and more is featured here in Episode 54 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:26 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 1/29/23)
19:25 - Luis Arraez Swapped for Pablo Lopez and More
26:47 - Will the Red Sox Surprise Everyone in 2023?
36:51 - Mike Clevinger’s Being Investigated
39:43 - A’s Legend Sal Bando Passes Away
43:32 - Hall Of Fame Election Results + Scott Rolen Elected
1:00:20 - A Look Ahead At Next Year's Newcomers
1:01:03 - Adrian Beltre: Next Year's Shoe-In
1:05:36 - The Cases For Joe Mauer & Chase Utley
1:14:11 - Rounding Out The Remaining Names
1:18:17 - The Tragedy Of David Wright's HOF Case
1:22:43: Deep Drive Into Left (Rockies Owner Thinks They Can Compete, Arte Moreno Won't Sell Angels, Tom & Tony Can't Stop Laughing)
Songs Played In Episode:
"Careless Whisper" by George Michael from his album "Make It Big"
"Baby Shark" by PinkFong
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony relish in not having to think about Carlos Correa or his free agency madness for another wee-oh wait we spoke too soon. The duo begins this one with another look at the Hot Stove for the latest moves and transactions (as of 1/15/23)! These moves are headlined by Boston actually paying one of their superstars in Rafael Devers to keep him in town long term (yes, really), a trade between Detroit and Philadelphia that saw the Phillies snag the Tigers' All Star closer in a shuffling of parts, and, of course, what is hopefully the final chapter in the Carlos Correa saga as he finds his way back to the Twins! The two then pause the show to offer their best wishes and pray for a speedy recovery to Liam Hendriks as he faces his recent diagnosis with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The second half of the show is entirely dedicated to the constructing of what we're calling a Diamond's Double Dozen as Tom and Tony set out to rank the 24 best MLB players going into next season! Trust us, narrowing countless great players to only two dozen is a lot harder than it sounds; so grab some popcorn and enjoy the attempts of these two to put a composite list together! Before closing out this week's show, Tom and Tony stop and pay tribute to the man who has had one of the largest impacts on both of their personal and professional lives: Bruce Avery. Had it not been for Bruce, you wouldn't be listening to this show, hundreds of college students would not have a station to call home, and the communications field would be without some of its most recognizable faces and voices. We, and many others, owe a great deal to Bruce Avery, may he rest in peace. Join us as we dedicate this episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast to our mentor and friend and the great legacy he leaves behind.
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Timestamps:
0:15 - Not Baseball But…. LET’S GO G-MEN!!!
4:02 - Teams of the Year Poll Results
7:17 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 1/15/23)
14:28 - The Red Sox Actually Paid One of Their Homegrown Superstars!
27:39 - We Have to Talk About Carlos Correa Again…
46:01 - Liam Hendriks Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
49:19 - Start of Top 24 Players in MLB Rankings
54:16 - The Fernando Tatis Jr.-sized Elephant In The Room
57:03 - Contenders For The Bottom Three Spots
1:18:05 - Sizing Up The Best Pitchers In The Game
1:24:27 - The Hitters Of The Middle Rankings
1:31:47 - Tom & Tony Realize That Counting Can Be Hard Sometimes
1:35:40 - Building Baseball's Top 10 Players
1:39:50 - Finalizing The Final 5
1:53:48 - A Tribute To Our Old Mentor And A Great Man: Bruce Avery
Songs Played in Episode:
“Swedish Pagans” by Sabaton from their album “The Art of War” 2010
“America, F**K Yeah” by Harry Greyson-Williams & Trey Parker from the soundtrack for the film “Team America: World Police” 2004
"Kars 4 Kids Jingle" by Anonymous from the Kars 4 Kids advertisements
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are ready to kick off the new year with a bang and are relieved to not have to record more than one time throughout the editing process! That's in part to the Hot Stove cooling off, but not entirely. The duo go through the biggest deals of the past two weeks (as of 12/30/22), including Daulton Varsho's trade to the Blue Jays, Alex Anthopoulos continuing to be a hypnotist by having his young core sign cheap deals (ie. Sean Murphy), and more! Aside from that, Carlos Correa's injury history being flagged by the Mets, Trevor Bauer being reinstated, and a bunch of umpires calling it quits rounds out the news that's covered. Then, Tom and Tony have something big in store that they hope teams will stick to in 2023, New Year's Resolutions! Most are wacky, but they are all reasonable to follow if teams so choose to. With that all being said, we hope your enjoying the New Year and we also hope you enjoy Episode 52 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
2:43 - What Tom and Tony Had Planned for New Years
8:49 - Transactions from the Past Two Weeks (as of 12/30/22)
21:10 - Daulton Varsho Traded to TOR; ARI Gets a Top Prospect
30:57 - Carlos Correa to Mets In Danger?
35:02 - Trevor Bauer is Reinstated
40:49 - 10 Umpires Set to Retire This Offseason
48:33 - New Years Resolutions for MLB Teams Begins
50:42 - AL East
59:03 - AL Central
1:05:57 - AL West
1:11:22 - NL East
1:17:41 - NL Central
1:23:17 - NL West
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony think they're free from the horror of having to re-record segments in the middle of the week, but alas, they underestimate the power of Steve Cohen's wallet and his desire to build a super team. The two begin innocently enough by listing off what they think are the biggest transactions of the past two weeks; this includes names like Xander Bogaerts signing with the Padres, Dansby Swanson taking his talent to the Cubs, Sean Murphy being shipped to the Braves in a three way deal, and Carlos Correa inking a 13 year deal with the Giants. Oh wait, I'm sorry did we say Giants? I meant the Mets, specifically in the middle of the night just far enough ahead of Sunday for Tom and Tony to have to scrap an entire conversation about Correa going to San Fran - thanks for that, Steve :). Outside of the free agency market, the duo construct their mock Hall Of Fame Ballots for the upcoming election and construct their Teams Of The Year via a draft. It's been a crazy fun 2022 that we've shared with you; thank you so much for choosing to spend part of your year with us, no matter how big or small that part was. We'll see you in the New Year, but until then, enjoy Episode 51 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
NOTE: the Teams Of The Year draft was recorded for Episode 50 but needed to be cut for time. With it being recycled here, keep an eye out for those social media graphics to vote for your favorite!
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Timestamps:
0:56 - Random Babbling Not About Baseball… But Rather PBS, Krusty the Clown, Movies, & More
9:05 - The Final Winter Meetings Deals (and More From the Past Two Weeks)
26:11 - The Remain Star Shortstops Sign
26:48 - Bogaerts in Xan Diego
33:20 - Carlos Correa’s Uno Reverse Card
48:20 - James McCann Breaks Tom
55:28 - Dansby's Swansong in Atlanta Lands Him With The Cubs
1:04:05 - Carlos Rodon Signs With THE YANKEES BABY LET'S GO
1:13:10 - Mock Hall Of Fame Ballots Discussion Begins
1:18:14 - Last Year's Ballots & Who's Carrying Over To This Year's
1:21:33 - Filling Out The Remainder Of Our Ballots
1:35:52 - Teams Of The Year Draft
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are thankful for reaching 50 episodes of the show! Thank you to everyone who's supported us so much in the journey and we look forward to having you onboard for a long time! In Episode 50, Tom and Tony realized recording during the Winter Meetings was a terrible, terrible mistake! Deals continue to pour in and the duo can barely keep up! In the end, we recap almost every deal that's been reached. This includes Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Trea Turner, Aaron (Arson) Judge, and all the rest in between! Because of all the chaos, Tom and Tony have just enough time to recap the MLB Awards, the Hall of Fame ballot's release, Fred McGriff's enshrinement, and the passing of Gaylord Perry. We hope you enjoy our 50th Episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast and you stay tuned for more!
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Next week, we will release another episode because of extra content we wanted to get to, but couldn't in this episode due to all of the news that broke. We've got our mock Hall of Fame ballots, Teams of the Year draft, and more from the Winter Meetings coming up! Until then, enjoy Episode 50!
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Timestamps:
0:32 - Thank You All For Helping Us Reach 50 Episodes!
9:32 - Just About Every Transaction/Story Across Baseball from the Past Two Weeks (in Chronological Order)
28:48 - deGrom to Texas
37:41 - A Perfect Representation of How We Feel Every Time Big News Drops After We Record (Volume Warning)
40:12 - Justin Verlander Joins the Mets
45:41 - The Phillies Lock Up Trea Turner
51:21 - Brian Cashman Signs Extension with Yankees
1:03:55 - Aaron (Arson) Judge Comes Back to NY (feat. a Musical Number)
1:27:43 - Rattling Off Other Big Deals at Winter Meetings
1:30:04 - MLB Award Winners
1:33:17 - The 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot is Released
1:38:52 - Welcome to Cooperstown Fred McGriff
1:43:10 - Gaylord Perry Passes Away
1:47:33 - Programming Note for Next Week
Song Played in Episode:
"Theme from New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra from his album "Nothing but the Best" 2008
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony usher in the offseason with a little free agency special as they look forward to the many transactions they'll see over the next couple of months! Before any soon-to-be proven wrong prediction are made, as always, there's some stories to go over! First off, to cover the barrage of awards season, the duo rapid fire their thoughts on the big four major awards (MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of The Year, Manager Of The Year), the contemporary Hall Of Fame ballot, the Silver Slugger winners, and the Platinum winners all back to back. The two then touch upon the split between the Astros and their former GM, James Click, and some of the rumored causes of this parting of ways. And of course, the final step before a look at free agency is to cover the deals that have already gone down! The deals include Clayton Kershaw staying in L.A., Raphael Montero returning to Houston, and Atlanta taking a chance on several low risk high reward bullpen pieces! At last, it's time foe the duo to make some free agency predictions that totally won't be dated in a month's time. One by one, Tom and Tony share their on the spot thoughts on where 13 of the most coveted free agents will land! Once that's been wrapped up, all that's left to do is look forward to our momentous 50th episode on the horizon! That being said, please advise that we will be returning to bi-weekly uploads for the remainder of the offseason. There will not be an episode next week to ensure that enough material has been built up to give us the fuel for a full length episode. Thank you all for sticking with us all throughout the 2022 season, and we truly hope you'll stay with us as we not-so-patiently wait for baseball to return! Until that wonderful March day is upon us again, let's embrace the free agency chaos with open arms here on Episode 49 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:28 - The Bet is Being Paid Off + Another Mess of Disclaimers
9:15 - The Major Awards
19:37 - Hall of Fame Contemporary Ballot Released
26:13 - The Albert Belle Corked Bat Side Tangent
30:33 - Back to the Ballot
35:14 - Silver Slugger Winners
45:53 - Jose Trevino and Nolan Arenado Win the Platinum Glove
48:22 - James Click Out as Astros GM
55:56 - The Done Deals So Far
1:04:17 - Post Production Update On More Deals
1:09:00 - Free Agency Predictions Begins
1:10:21 - Aaron Judge
1:16:04 - Jacob deGrom
1:19:44 - Trea Turner
1:25:57 - Carlos Correa
1:29:39 - Xander Bogaerts
1:32:52 - Justin Verlander
1:34:11 - Dansby Swanson
1:37:21 - Carlos Rodon
1:40:51 - Willson Contreras
1:45:29 - Brandon Nimmo
1:50:26 - Jose Abreu
1:53:48 - Chris Bassitt
1:55:52 - Kodai Senga
2:04:11 - A Look Ahead To Episode 50
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony grit their teeth and let out a disgruntled sigh as they are forced to congratulate the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 World Series. The two pick up right where they left off last week and cover the final four games of the Fall Classic right out of the gate! All stories and key moments from Philly's Game 3 offensive showcase, Houston's combined no-hitter in Game 4, the close-as-can-be Game 5, and the decisive Game 6 are explored and discussed in this opening segment. Though Houston's victory does hurt, it hurts especially more for the duo as this opens the door for them to follow up on a bet they set so long ago. Yes, the two finally have a punishment for losing fantasy baseball; we won't dare spoil it here so you'll just have to listen and see! Following the Game 6 discussion, Tom and Tony rattle off some interesting stats and storylines to put the bookend on this World Series and this season of baseball! Though the season may officially be over, baseball news and moves will never stop! This is apparent in the major headlines the two go over immediately after the Postseason talk. They touch upon the first two moves of the offseason, the Gold Glove and Roberto Clemente Award winners, and the conclusion of the White Sox tiresome search to find a new manager! With the offseason upon us and free agency about to kick into high gear, be sure to stay up to date on all the latest episodes of The Diamond Duo Podcast for all the latest transactions and big storylines! We'll have it all right here coming at you starting next week with a preliminary offseason outlook. Until then however, let's toast the end of another great baseball season together here on Episode 48 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:11 - The Astros Win the World Series + A Mess of Disclaimers
10:15 - Finally Paying Off the Fantasy Bet
14:08 - Phillies Offensive Onslaught in Game 3
17:38 - Astros Combined No-Hitter Seals Game 4
23:03 - A Close Game 5 Goes to Houston
32:40 - The World Series Clinching Game 6
53:46 - Fun World Series Stats & Storylines
1:10:47 - Braves get OF Sam Hilliard from Rockies for RHP Dylan Spain
1:12:42 - Mets extend Edwin Diaz to a 5 year $102 million contract
1:22:18 - Gold Glove Winners Announced
1:31:03 - Justin Turner Takes Home Roberto Clemente Award
1:35:35 - White Sox (finally) Find Their Manager In Pedro Grifol
1:39:31 - The Story Of How Tony LaRussa Caused Twitter Verifications
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony ready themselves for what is very likely the final episode they record with baseball still going on this season! To celebrate the occasion, the two pull out all the stops and prepare to cover every last morsel of a story from games 1 and 2 of the Fall Classic, But first, there's always a few smaller stories to tend to. First off was the fact that the Royals, Marlins, and yes, even the White Sox found new managers to helm their squads in 2023. Some more news came from the Brewers front office as David Stearns stepped down from his role as President of Baseball Operations; the duo discuss his successful tenure in Milwaukee and the likelihood Stearns ends up with a team like the Mets. The focus is then shifted towards the players as the two go over Nolan Arenado electing to opt into the rest of his Cardinals contract, Brock Holt deciding to hang up his cleats after 10 seasons in the Bigs, and the announcement of the Silver Slugger nominees. Tom and Tony spend a little more time going over these candidates, some likely winners, and some picks that just make you go WTF. Then, at last, it's time to talk about the postseason yet again. Before the two start up about the World Series, they bid farewell to their fallen Yankees all while mocking their skipper for his inabilities both as a manager and a motivator. Once the duo gets started on the World Series, there's no stopping from there. From Philly's Game 1 comeback, to Houston's Game 2 bounce back, and a "frisky" starter to a perfect game (technically)! We've got it all right here on the World Series episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:07 - It’s Time We Made a Swear Jar
6:14 - Tom and Tony’s Halloween Stories
17:25 - The Royals Find Their Next Manager
22:46 - Skip Schumaker Takes the Helm in Miami
29:09 - The White Sox End Their Search for a Manager
30:38 - David Stearns Stepping Back in Milwaukee
37:41 - Nolan Arenado Opts In to Deal with Cards & Brock Holt Retires
43:12 - Silver Slugger Nominees & WTFs
1:04:00 - One Final Sendoff To The 2022 Yankees
1:16:47 - World Series Discussion Begins
1:17:08 - Game 1
1:26:29 - Game 2
1:30:04 - Pat Hoberg Calls A Perfect Game Behind The Plate
1:33:19 - Framber Valdez Alleged Cheating Conspiracy
1:50:07 - Impromptu World Series Predictions
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony grit their teeth and clench their fists as they prepare themselves to discuss one of the most lopsided Championship Series in baseball history, that their team, of course, was on the wrong side of! But first, the two address the shuffling of managers amongst the teams no longer in contention. These moves include the Rangers coaxing Bruce Bochy out of retirement, the Blue Jays removing the interim tag off of John Schneider with a three year contract extension, and the White Sox still not knowing what a manager even is as they interview both hot prospect Joe Espada and former manager turned TV analyst, Ozzie Guillen. The duo then deep dives the Gold Glove finalists and how hilarious they turned out. Everything including the snubs (cough cough Judge) and head scratchers (cough cough Soto) is analyzed in this awards discussion. Speaking of awards, next up is the Hank Aaron finalists talk and how the AL is all but set yet the NL could see some sneaky contention for the distinction. At last, it's time to talk postseason again! Tom and Tony begin with the NLCS (up until Game 3) and all the crucial players within it. Game 1's pitching masterclass, Game 2's defensive blunders and heroic comeback, and Game 3's clutch Jean are all put on display in this segment! However, this enthusiasm is short-lived as the two now have to talk about the ALCS and all the ways it broke the spirits of every Yankees fan watching. Be prepared for the tirade of the century as the duo take most the this one's back half ripping into this team's players, coaches, and upper management for their rampant excuse-making and continued struggles in October. This one stokes the ire of Tom and Tony so kick back and watch the fireworks here on Episode 46 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:11 - Bruce Bochy Comes Out of Retirement to Manage the Rangers
14:34 - John Schneider Extended by Toronto
16:36 - White Sox Managerial Search Updates
21:39 - Gold Glove Finalists, Snubs, and WTFs
36:16 - Hank Aaron Award Finalists
41:02 - NLCS Discussion (Through Game 3)
59:19 - ALCS Discussion (Through Game 2)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take a good, long look at the four division series as heavyweights are knocked out, underdogs rise, and their own team gives them chest pains! Before they can go straight into that, they must touch upon a pair of non-playoff related stories that transpired amidst the madness. Firstly, the two offer their goodbyes and more sincere of condolences for the loss of legendary closer: Bruce Sutter. Whether remembered as the pioneer of the splitter, one of the trailblazers of the closer position, or simply the kind soul those around him knew best, he will no doubt be missed and leave a mark on the game of baseball as a whole; may he rest in piece. Next, the duo go over the oh so shocking decision of Carlos Correa to opt out of his deal with the Twins (gasp). After recovering from this seismic shock, they debate where the all star shortstop could end up next year and why. Once that's said and done, it's time to talk Postseason! Once again, each game, significant play, series clincher, and baffling managerial decision is covered in great detail. From Houston's sweep and Philly's shocking upset to the laughable moves made by the Yankees and Dodgers skippers on a near nightly basis! Please note for this segment, the Yankees/Guardians series was still in the middle of being played; we will go over the result and how much we dislike Josh Naylor next week. The two close up shop with a brief look at the NCLS and call this one over! To wrap up here, we want to take this chance to earnestly thank each and every one of you for helping us get to 1,000 listens! You all are what make this passion project even more fun to make than it already is, we hope you know that. Thanks so much for being on this crazy ride with us, and here's to thousands more! Commemorate the milestone right here on Episode 45 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:38 - Thank You All for 1,000 Listens!!!
6:34 - Bruce Sutter Passes Away at Age 69
12:13 - Carlos Correa (To No One’s Surprise) Opts Out of Twins Deal
26:04 - Start of Division Series Discussion
26:45 - Houston Sweeps Seattle
36:38 - Phillies Take Out the Defending Champs
45:05 - Dodgers Challenge The Blew Jays For The Hardest Choke Of The Playoffs
1:01:06 - Guardians Push Yankees To The Brink (recorded up until Game 3)
1:21:57 - National League Championship Series Preview
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony welcome MLB's first ever full Wild Card weekend with open arms as they break down all four series! Before they tackle the postseason, however, the two tie up some loose ends left over from the regular season. One of which being the first formal discussion of Aaron Judge breaking Roger Maris' AL home run record with his 62nd home run! Its significance is simply indescribable especially as the bookend to an unforgettable season, but the duo does their best to describe its impact anyway. Moving on, Tom and Tony discuss the recent firings of Royals manager, Mike Matheney, and pitching coach, Cal Eldred, and how this will affect Kansas City and their never-ending rebuild in the long run. After that, it's finally time to talk playoffs! Every outcome, critical play, and storyline is brought up and analyzed in this all-encompassing segment! From the collapse of the Mets and Blue Jays to the quiet death of the Rays to the final farewell to Tom's ultimate prophecy, this section's got it all! They immediately follow it up with a brief look into the next round in the divisional series! Wrap it all up with a deep drive all about New York's favorite closer (not the one with the trumpets) and you've got yourself quite the introduction to playoff baseball! So sit back, relax, don't forget to breathe if your team's playing, and enjoy the game here on Episode 44 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
2:12 - There’s a Winner in Fantasy Baseball
10:00 - News Before the Postseason Occurred
10:36 - Aaron Judge’s 62nd HR & Gerrit Cole’s Yankee Strikeout Record
26:07 - Royals Fire Mike Matheney and Pitching Coach Cal Eldred
32:38 - The Wild Card Round Discussion Begins
34:01 - Cleveland Beats Tampa Bay
42:30 - The Padres Shock the Mets
1:00:48 - A Prophecy Run Is Not In The Cards
1:13:00 - The Historic Collapse Of The Toronto BLEW Jays
1:25:39 - Beginning Of The Division Series Previews
1:26:08 - Guardians vs. Yankees
1:32:47 - Mariners vs. Astros
1:34:27 - Padres vs. Dodgers
1:36:12 - Phillies vs. Braves
1:39:12 - Deep Drive Into Left (The Demise Of Aroldis Chapman's Yankee Career)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony play a little game of catch up to recap the big stories we missed out on last week (sorry about that by the way). They begin with the big fish of Albert Pujols clobbering his 700th career home run followed by a look in on Aaron Judge's race for 62 (which if you couldn't tell happened after our recording). The two then rapid fire a series of stories ranging from the Royals firing long time president Dayton Moore and the Tigers hiring a new president in Scott Harris, to the Luis Castillo extension and Don Mattingly's imminent departure from the Marlins. Speaking of which, the duo touches upon Tony LaRussa's (second) retirement from baseball and how this could spark the White Sox going forward. As one older gent leaves the game, two more walk right back in with Charlie Morton agreeing to a 1-year deal with the Braves and Miguel Cabrera confirming he'll be back for 2023. Not to mention, a little known player by the name of Shohei Ohtani will avoid arbitration with a record-setting $30 million deal. After one final glance at the postseason picture, Tom and Tony dive headfirst into predictions for this years playoffs. The two construct their own brackets and explain why they'll totally be better than last year's! (for context, Tom picked the Brewers to win it all last year and Tony picked the Giants - yikes). With the Regular Season coming to a close, there's not much left to do other than kick back and usher in the playoffs here with us on Episode 43 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:23 - What happened to last week’s episode?
5:09 - One Final Update on Fantasy Baseball Before a “Winner” is Crowned
9:30 - Pujols Hits HR 700
17:37 - Aaron Judge Finally Hits HR 61
22:35 - And Then Proceeds to Hit HR 62
24:41 - Other Headlines We Missed From Last Week
28:41 - Tony LaRussa Retires Again
38:30 - Shohei Ohtani Avoids Arbitration with a Record Setting Deal
44:50 - Charlie Morton Resigns with the Braves for 1yr/$20mil
50:16 - Miguel Cabrera To Return For 2023
55:19 - Quick Postseason Update
1:00:58 - Teams Of The Month Disclaimer & The Playoff Predictions Begin
1:02:30 - We Mock Our Terrible Preseason Playoff Predictions
1:07:19 - Wild Card Predictions
1:18:01 - Divisional Series Predictions
1:27:28 - Championship Series Predictions
1:34:18 - World Series Predictions
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony hunker down for the avalanche of milestones and home run chases currently coming down to the wire all across baseball! But first, the two offer their most sincere condolences for the recent passing of John Stearns and Joan Hodges; what they meant to the Mets, the game of baseball, and most importantly their loved ones cannot possibly be measured in the written or spoken word. May they rest in peace. Sticking to the Mets, the duo discuss the coming departure of Sandy Alderson from his present role with the Mets and eventual move to an advisor role. One more stop before the milestone coverage as Tom and Tony touch upon Ozzie Albies' injury that will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season and David Price's decision to hang 'em up after the conclusion of this season. After this, it's a milestone extravaganza that begins with the Mets single season hit by pitch record, Framber Valdez's insane 25 straight quality starts record, and Spencer Strider's seemingly impossible 200 strikeouts in 129 innings! This leads was for the home run records that encompass the back half of the episode. First it's Japanese slugger, Munetaka Murakami's, record-tying 55th home run by a Japanese-born player in the NPB. Next up is two Diamond Duo regulars in Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols as the two check in on their historic home run chases! (friendly reminder that Aaron Judge is the MVP he's gonna be the first player to hit 60+ homers with a triple crown). Lastly, it's Mike Trout providing us with the latest Tungsten Arm O'Doyle moment as he homers in seven straight games! (and of course the Angels were sub 500 across that stretch). After a quick postseason update, it's a double-headed deep drive to close things out! We had plenty to talk about so sit back and take it all in here on Episode 42 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
13:50 - RIP John Stearns and Joan Hodges
19:36 - Sandy Alderson to Step Down from Current Mets Role
25:15 - Ozzie Albies to Miss Regular Season
30:19 - David Price Retiring After This Season
36:05 - A Stoppage in Action of Play-by-Play to See if Tom Losses in Fantasy
38:17 - Beginning of Milestones Discussion
38:39 - The Mets Have Been Plunked 100 Times this Season
40:35 - Framber Valdez’s Quality Starts Record
45:14 - Spencer Strider Collects 200 K's in 129.2 IP
49:43 - Another Stoppage in Action After Tom Did Not Lose In Fantasy (& A Debate On The Ethics Of Bribery)
53:09 - Munetaka Murakami Hits 55 Home Runs In NPB
57:38 - Aaron Judge Is Chasing The AL Home Run Record & A Triple Crown (& He's The MVP)
1:07:29 - Albert Pujols Is 2 Home Runs Away From 700
1:14:05 - Mike Trout Homers In 7 Straight Games
1:19:15 - Quick Postseason Update
1:20:20 - Deep Drive Into Left (Zach Plesac Dropped By His Agency & Ke'Bryan Hayes Sunflower Seeds Gaffe)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take a moment to step back and thank all you wonderful people who have been with us through one year of the show! Whether you've been with us for just one episode or all 41, thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts and we can't wait for many more years to come. Following these sentimentalities, the two dive into some seismic rule changes coming to the game in 2023. The significance of a pitch clock, the banning of the shift, and larger bases are debated and discerned as to whether they will make the game better or worse. Derek Jeter's Hall of Fame ceremony in the Bronx is discussed and tied with a recent trip taken by the duo to go see the Yankees clobber the Rays in person! The two then switch gears to talk about the next great step forward for minor leaguers: the establishment of the MiLB union! The retirement of journeyman pitcher, Edwin Jackson, sparks the return of the trivia segment with a unique twist! Last but most certainly not least, the duo closes out the show with a look at every division race across baseball and debate how each of them could turn out. We had a lot to get through in this one so sit back and take it all in here on Episode 41 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:55 - The Podcast’s 1 Year Anniversary
6:03 - The Diamond Duo’s Best Bloopers of Year 1
11:30 - Back to the Regularly Schedule Programming
14:57 - New Rule Changes Coming in 2023
16:26 - The Pitch Clock
23:40 - Defensive Shifting Curbed
30:06 - Bigger Bases Excluding Home Plate
36:25 - Derek Jeter Honored and Alludes to a Mystery + Tom and Tony’s Bronx Trip
49:23 - MILB and MLB Unions Get Great News
53:45 - Edwin Jackson Retires
56:42 - Trivia (Anything But Edwin Jackson's Teams)
1:09:54 - Pennant Race Predictions
1:10:34 - AL East
1:14:36 - AL West
1:15:46 - AL Central
1:21:48 - AL Postseason Outlook
1:24:04 - NL East
1:28:02 - NL West
1:29:23 - NL Central
1:31:05 - NL Postseason Outlook
Songs Played in Episode:
"Wise Guy" by Joe Pesci from his album "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just For You" 1998
"Careless Whisper" by Wham! from their album "Make It Big" 1984
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony recap the MLB roster expansion and note all the significant prospects given a September call up! These young prospects include Gunnar Henderson and his electric start in Baltimore, Corbin Carroll and his contributions to a surging Diamondbacks club (weird, right?), and even the impossible - the Yankees calling up top three prospect in the system, Oswald Peraza, to try and turn the team's fortunes around. Speaking of the Yankees, the two rebound from the prospect discussion to deep dive a handful of teams in the midst of late season collapses - and if you couldn't guess, the Bronx Bombers may or may not headline this segment. After a couple of smaller topics including the Red Sox bringing back Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora for next year and a masterful troll job by the Dodger faithful, Tom and Tony go head to head in putting together the best team based on August performances. The rules are slightly tweaked as well so take a listen to see how things have changed! The duo close up shop with one of their saddest closers yet, honoring two fallen brothers (in a friend-zoney type of way, not literally). We've hit the big 4 - oh and over 900 listens total on the show! Thank you all so so much from the both of us. We hope you're having just as much fun listening to the show as we have making it. Let's celebrate over Episode 40 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:35 - Beginning of September Call Ups
4:03 - Gunnar Henderson Debuts
10:21 - Corbin Carroll’s Time to Shine
15:12 - Other Notable Call-Ups
20:03 - The Yankees Finally Call-Up Oswald Peraza
26:46 - Teams That Have Collapsed This Season
34:27 - Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom Set to Return Next Year
37:02 - A PSA to All Pitchers: STOP PUNCHING STUFF!!!
41:06 - Dodgers Fans Troll Fernando Tatis Jr.
43:21 - August Teams Of The Month
1:18:06 - The Closer: Down Bad Edition (Brewers Jumbotron Friend Zone & Brooklyn Cyclones Proposal Rejection)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony gawk in awe at the latest mega deal to fall in the lap of one of baseball's brightest young stars. Today's recipient of the "set for life" contract is Mariners superstar Julio Rodriguez and it's a deal with the potential to outlast even the likes of Bobby Bonilla. There's a ton of conditions to the contract, but Tom and Tony are prepared to break it all down in addition to what this means for the rest of baseball's young stars and the Mariners themselves. The two then shift gears from MLB's youngest to the elder statesmen of the Mets as the team held their first Old Timers Day for the first time since 1994. With Mets legends from Ed Kranepool and Ray Knight to Mike Piazza and Bartolo Colon, the duo discusses how this historic event could be seen as a high point for the franchise (particularly from the perspective of the team's owner). The announcement of Walker Buehler's second Tommy John surgery and a look ahead at potential September call-ups wrap up the main stories and make way for a double-headed deep drive! The first story of the segment details the next in a long line of strange injuries that's affected a once vital member of the Yankees bullpen. Lastly, the second story recounts the tale of everyone's ahem """favorite""" baseball personality in Zack Hample and his immature escapades during his trip to Coors Field. Please note, both Tom and Tony experienced a series of technical difficulties at various points in the show that forced the two to fill in the blanks and fix it while editing. We sincerely apologize for these technical mishaps, but we truly believe we still have a good episode for you this week and we know they won't happen again (God we hope anyway). This in mind, kick back and relax with Episode 39 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:34 - Julio Rodriguez Gets A Huge Extension
12:00 - Mets Old Timers Day Highlights
25:14 - Walker Buehler Needs Tommy John Surgery & The Dodgers Recent Success
32:57 - 1st Technical Gaffe & September Prospects
47:37 - Deep Drive Into Left (Aroldis Chapman's Tattoo Infection)
56:22 - Zack Hample Makes A Fool Of Himself In Colorado
1:00:37 - 2nd Technical Gaffe
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony brush aside their analytical arguments in favor of the cries of an unhappy fanbase. That's right. They're tackling the Yankees recent struggles. They discuss everything from the lackluster offense to the plethora of injuries to the main reasons as to why the Bronx Bombers have collapsed so hard. There's witty banter and only a modest amount of aimless whining so this is a discussion you won't want to miss. Hey, speaking of aimless whining, Chris Woodward (and Jon Daniels) were recently fired by the Rangers. Tom and Tony discuss their legacy in Arlington as well as what the future could hold for the seemingly identity-less team. After paying homage to two veterans of the game in Albert Pujols (one of the best 2nd halves of his career) and Dellin Betances (announced his retirement), the two bid the happiest of anniversaries to the joke that hasn't gotten old or aged a day at all: Nick Castellanos's thunderous deep drive into left! The duo celebrates the occasion by presenting a double feature surrounding Southside's most maligned manager and a reporter who slid his way into some trouble. Don't miss the rants, the laughs, and the rest here on Episode 38 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:55 - Tony’s Paul O’Neill Day Experience
8:29 - What the Hell is Going on with the Yankees?
21:21 - Yanks Pitching Ain’t Half Bad (But Not Out of the Woods Either)
27:44 - Boone and Cashman’s Roles in Slump
37:57 - Rangers Fire Chris Woodward & Jon Daniels
42:20 - The Identity & Future Of The Rangers
47:30 - Albert Pujols & His Mad Dash To 700 Home Runs
54:31 - Dellin Betances Retires
59:32 - The 2-Year Anniversary Of The Deep Drive To Left!
1:02:16 - Tony LaRussa Intentionally Walks A Batter With 2 Strikes...Again
1:08:50 - David Vassegh's Experience On The Brewers Slide
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony bid farewell to one of the most hated men in Detroit baseball as well as a temporary farewell to someone quickly becoming one of the most hated men in all of baseball! The Detroit Tigers are now free from the eternal torment known as Al Avila's tenure and the duo reflect upon his tarnished legacy of bad trades and poor roster construction in addition to what could be next for the Tigers. The larger story, however, comes in the form of the 80 game suspension of Fernando Tatis Jr. for PED usage. The two discuss the meteoric impact this will have on both the Padres and the sport as a whole as well as what this does to Fernando's own legacy. Next and last up comes a rapid fire of stories ranging from a recap of the Field of Dreams game to a pair of milestones for Tom's sweetheart Cardinals to a near perfecto spoiled by a known Twitter jinx. This one is closed out with one of the most feel good stories you'll hear this summer so be sure to listen all the way to the end here on Episode 37 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:49 - Fernando Tatis Jr: The Shame and Implications of His Immaturity
27:39 - Adios Al Avila!
45:41 - A Cincinnati Homecoming For Nick Castellanos
49:26 - A Breakdown Of The Field Of Dreams Game
1:03:46 - Albert Pujols's 2 Home Run Game & Chandler Redmond's Home Run Cycle (AKA THE PROPHECYYYYY)
1:11:54 - Joey Votto Plays The Most Games For A Canadian Born Player
1:14:19 - Drew Rasmussen & The Curse Of Bob Nightengale
1:19:27 - The Closer (The Debut Of Wynton Bernard)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony break down the aftermath of the trade deadline! Before they analyze the deadline, they first pay tribute and honor the legacy of Vin Scully. Next, the duo dishes out their thoughts on the trades they didn't mention in last week's episode and rate them individually for each team involved. After the actual trades, Tom and Tony grade the overall performances by teams at the deadline (for better or for worse). Finally, the Angels are the butt of jokes once again for two events unrelated to the deadline that get taken for a Deep Drive to Left! A lot of names and numbers are thrown around on Episode 36 of The Diamond Duo Podcast, so stay tuned to take it all in!
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Timestamps:
8:37 - R.I.P. Vin Scully
17:48 - Beginning of Trade Deadline Breakdown
19:39 - Josh Hader to San Diego
24:33 - Atlanta Does the Same as Last Year, But Worse (Smith for Odorizzi & Raisel Iglesias)
29:04 - Boston’s Questionable Moves (Hosmer, Diekman, and Pham)
37:21 - Phillies Make Out Like Bandits Getting Marsh and Syndergaard
40:21 - The Roast of Al Avila and Praise for the Twins
45:46 - Blue Jays Bolster Bullpen for Top Prospect
49:14 - Mets Overpay for Darin Ruf & Also Get Mychal Givens
54:33 - Yankees Get Their Reliever
58:32 - Head-Scratching Montgomery-Bader Move
1:08:31 - Beginning of Grading the Most Prominent Teams of the Deadline
1:08:57 - Padres
1:11:03 - White Sox
1:13:05 - Twins
1:14:04 - Braves
1:15:57 - Guardians
1:18:18 - Orioles
1:20:57 - Phillies
1:22:42 - Yankees
1:24:06 - Cubs
1:26:21 - Red Sox
1:28:10 - Reds
1:30:02 - Cardinals
1:31:53 - Astros
1:33:44 - Brewers
1:35:15 - Angels
1:37:23 - Deep Drive to Left (Angels & Their Affiliate Manage to Embarrass Themselves Further)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony previewed the trade deadline before it actually came and past! Before everything though, Tony had to settle a lost bet to Tom (once again)! This time, to the musical genius that is Joe Pesci! Back to the subject at hand, due to recording on 7/31, the duo gave their predictions and reasoning as to where many of the most notable players on the market would land by August 2nd! Who ended up with the most correct predictions? Tune in to Episode 35 of The Diamond Duo Podcast to find out!
This episode is also dedicated to the GOAT himself Vin Scully, who has passed away at the age of 94. R.I.P Vin
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Timestamps:
5:46 - Tony Settles a Bet with a Musical Number
9:39 - Start of The Done Deals Before the Trade Deadline (as of 7/31)
10:03 - Benintendi to the Yankees (Pugliese’s Paisan)
13:27 - Another NY Deal… For the Mets
15:33 - Joe Musgrove and Daniel Bard Sign Extensions
18:55 - Luis Castillo Moved For a Massive Haul
23:48 - Start of Our Predictions and Where Guys Ended Up
24:38 - Juan Soto
30:51 - Frankie Montas
35:23 - Willson Contreras and Ian Happ
41:37 - Noah Syndergaard and Shohei Ohtani
48:37 - Josh Bell
50:34 - Carlos Rodon
54:33 - Brandon Drury
58:06 - Jose Quintana
1:00:44 - J.D. Martinez
1:03:19 - Tyler Mahle
1:06:19 - Trey Mancini
1:10:23 - Pablo Lopez
1:14:07 - Whit Merrifield
1:17:28 - Martin Perez
1:20:58 - Joc Pederson
1:23:33 - Joey Gallo
1:28:15 - David Robertson
1:34:43 - A Tribute to Vin Scully
Song Played in Episode: "Wise Guy" by Joe Pesci from his album "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just For You" 1998
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony send off the first half of the season by recapping the festivities of All Star Week! The duo began with the Futures Game despite not being able to watch it (thank for that one Peacock). The two highlight the most noteworthy prospects on display including two Yankees youngsters and the future A's backstop who took home MVP. With baseball's future on the mind, the duo shifted gears to cover the recent MLB Draft. Some of the biggest names off the board in the first round such as Druw Jones, Kumar Rocker, and first overall pick, Jackson Holliday are discussed in detail throughout this segment. Their focus is then turned towards the two main events: the Home Run Derby and the All Star Game. No stone is left unturned nor story left untold as the duo go over Julio Rodriguez's incredible HRD debut, Albert Pujols' first round upset, some fun mic'd up moments from the All Star Game, and the heroics from Giancarlo Stanton and Byron Buxton to give the American League its 9th (!!) straight ASG victory! Capped off with a few secondary stories and a snake draft of the greatest players from the season's first half, and you get one of our most jam-packed episodes to date! Be sure to vote on which Team Of The First Half you think is better on Twitter and Instagram and tune in next week to hear the announcement of the winner! But for now, kick back and help us close out the first half here on Episode 34 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:36 - Tony’s Disney Adventures
12:45 - Start of All-Star Festivities Discussion
14:06 - The Futures Game
18:54 - MLB Draft’s Top Picks
23:07 - The Home Run Derby (and Yet Another Prophecy Rant)
30:52 - The All-Star Game
37:33 - Hall of Fame Induction Day
39:23 - Charlie Montoyo Fired as Blue Jays Manager
43:44 - A Basic Overview of the Juan Soto Dilemma
51:36 - Teams Of The First Half Draft
1:34:35 - Shallow Drive To Left (Fox Sports Ground Zero, Minor League Salaries & Phillies Reporter)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony revisit the All Star Game as the final rosters were recently revealed. The two review who will be starting, who will be a reserve, and who was wrongfully left out - trust us there were plenty in the latter category. Apart from that, they revive the Around The Horn segment to ceremoniously laud the hottest teams in baseball: the Orioles and the Mariners (didn't think we'd be saying that in July). Conversely, this comes with the added pleasure of ridiculing some of baseball's worst, including the predictably terrible Angels, who simply find ways to remain a laughingstock. Speaking of laughingstocks, another team has acquired Robinson Cano and Tom and Tony spend some time trying to figure out why. This segment may or may not contain laughter aimed at the team in question. The duo close things out by catching up with recently returned Red Sox ace Chris Sale and his rather destructive escapades in his rehab assignment. Send off the first half with us here on Episode 33 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:47 - Around the Horn (Who’s Hot, Who’s Not)
26:28 - Trivia I
33:24 - All-Star Rosters Are Announced: A Full Breakdown
34:05 - The American League All-Stars and Snubs
59:54 - The National League All-Stars and Snubs
1:27:22 - The Braves Acquire Robinson Cano From The Padres
1:34:30 - Trivia II
1:43:43 - Deep Drive To Left (Chris Sale's Rehab Start Meltdown)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return from a week off by having to begrudgingly accept that a few Blue Jays and Braves players are All Star finalists. They explain their thoughts as to why the All Star voting process has become subject to more ridicule again and also select who they would like to see start in this year's Summer Classic! In other news, Tom and Tony congratulate former top pick Mark Appel for making his big league debut, discuss how one of "Pugliese's Paisans" will help out a struggling team, and recap the now infamous Angels/Mariners brawl that the duo missed out on last week! In addition, Tom gets to go on another prophecy rant about his sweetheart Cardinals after a few of their players made history this past week! Sit back, relax, and enjoy Tom and Tony shake off the rust of not posting last week as they once again tour around the world of baseball on Episode 32 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:42 - Mark Appel Makes his Debut
13:28 - First Significant Trade of Season Leads Way to Vinnie Pasquantino’s Debut
19:21 - Angels-Mariners Brawl From Last Week
26:39 - “How TF Does Tom Keep Getting Ammo for the Damn Prophecy?!”
34:58 - Trivia I
42:38 - Why the All Star Voting Process Sucks
49:10 - AL All Star Finalists Discussion
1:10:13 - NL All Star Finalists Discussion
1:31:27 - Notable Finalist Snubs
1:40:19 - Trivia II
1:49:49 - Shallow Drive To Left: Brief Thoughts On Freddie Freeman's Agent
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony open things with bad news on the injury front as two MVP favorites in Mookie Betts and Manny Machado both got hurt this past week. Though things are look up for the two, the implications in the NL West division race could be massive in their absence. Unfortunately, things would not look up for Anthony Rendon and Hyun Jin Ryu, both of whom will see their seasons ended due to injuries. This will certainly set the Blue Jays on the hunt for another starter at the deadline, just as it will place Rendon's contract among the very worst in baseball. The two proceed to bid farewell to Lorenzo Cain, who was DFA'd by the Brewers on mutually good terms. As one former star walks out, two prospective game changers enter in the forms of Oneil Cruz of the Pirates and Riley Greene of the Tigers. After a round of trivia, the duo round this one out by revisiting their preseason award and playoff predictions to see how they hold up. Some takes aged rather well, others aged like Albert Pujols in L.A. It's a great big roast session of who had the worst takes coupled with a look at the present day frontrunners here on Episode 31 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:53 - Mike Trout is the Mariners Dad, NJ vs. NY debate, and May Teams of the Month voting results
9:16 - Mookie Betts and Manny Machado are Injured
17:39 - Anthony Rendon and Hyun-jin Ryu Out for the Season: The Implications for The Blue Jays and Angels
28:39 - Lorenzo Cain DFA’d by Brewers
35:07 - Riley Greene and Oneil Cruz Called Up
41:17 - Trivia I
49:08 - Way Too Early Awards Predictions
1:31:28 - An Updated Playoff Picture
1:31:50 - Tom Didn't Put The Yankees In The Postseason To Start The Year, A Discussion
1:42:34 - Trivia II
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony return to action and catch up on everything they missed from last week! They begin by reviewing the teams who saw themselves go on long streaks to begin June. These teams include the Braves, Phillies, and Yankees that saw excess winning and the Angels, Brewers, and A's that have seen better days. Once that's done, the two discuss the managerial situations in Philly and L.A. with the recent firings of Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi and if, perhaps, they'll be the only older managers relieved of their duties (cough cough Chicago cough cough). The duo laud Justin Verlander for becoming the active strikeout king, mourn the lost seasons of three players to Tommy John Surgery, and question the state of the Marlins clubhouse, specifically surrounding Jazz Chisholm. They close it out with a little Deep Drive about a poorly timed tweet by the Chicago Cubs to put a cap on the 30th episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
0:46 - Tom & Tony’s Escapades In Myrtle Beach
11:35 - Let’s Go Streaking! (Teams on Winning/Losing Streaks)
20:33 - The Angels 14-Game Losing Streak
26:19 - Back To Let’s Go Streaking!
32:47 - Trivia I
40:20 - Joe Maddon & Joe Girardi Are Fired
50:12 - Will Tony LaRussa Be Next?
52:22 - Casey Mize, Royce Lewis, & Andrew Kittredge Need Tommy John Surgery
57:02 - Justin Verlander Becomes The Active Strikeout King
1:01:04 - Jazz Chisholm/Marlins Team Meeting
1:05:14 - All Star Game Voting Has Begun!
1:08:03 - Trivia II
1:11:10 - Deep Drive To Left ("Yankee Fans Think Everything Is A Home Run")
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony get flashbacks to this year's Oscars as an altercation between Tommy Pham and Joc Pederson turned (slightly) violent before a Reds-Giants game. The two analyze the situation and have a laugh once it's discovered what this is all about (spoiler alert: it isn't much). The focus is then shifted to the White Sox making a smart organizational decision (for once) and DFA'ing struggling starter, Dallas Keuchel. In the days since this was recorded, Keuchel has officially become a free agent and looks to take his 7+ ERA outside of South Side. This prompts the two hosts to ponder (and slightly mock) some potential landing spots for the lefty. The bulk of this episode, however, is spent seeing Tom and Tony construct their May Teams Of The Month. Listen as the two strategically sculpt squads using a snake draft system based on the greatest players from the previous month. Keep an eye out for those graphics and polls on social media as always! BROADCASTING NOTE: The reason Teams Of The Month is being done now is because there will be no episode dropping next week. Tom and Tony need a break from the daily grind and have decided to take a vacation. As a result, the release of Episode 30 will be the week of June 13th. So until then, enjoy the crossing of the two month mark here on Episode 29 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
7:55 - Tommy Pham Slaps Joc Pederson, a breakdown
19:32 - Dallas Keuchel DFA’d & Why Some (Delusional) People Want Him on Their Team
28:53 - The Prospect Pool
33:37 - Trivia I
40:45 - Teams of the Month for May 2022
1:21:36 - Trivia II
1:32:44 - The Closer (Hofstra Baseball Wins The CAA Championship)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony sift through the massive slew of injuries that has been swept across the MLB landscape as of late. The injury bug has taken down noteworthy players like Max Scherzer, Chris Paddack, Chad Green, Clayton Kershaw, and Tyler O'Neill. In lieu of a traditional Around The Horn segment, the two proceed with some of the week's biggest stories which include the out of nowhere Juan Soto trade rumors (and why they're dumb) and the sudden surge of Trevor Story and the Red Sox. The biggest story, however, is reserved for the conflict between the Yankees and White Sox over an exchange between Josh Donaldson and Tim Anderson. Tensions flared both on the field and off of it as Tom and Tony try to make light of the situation in the wake of Donaldson's recent suspension and subsequent appeal. The two follow this up with their first Buy Or Sell segment of the season! A platter of piping hot takes is dished out about the thriving Angels, the mediocre White Sox, the pitching metrics of Yadier Molina (no, we're not kidding), and much more! And lastly, what better way is there to close out such a hectic week than with a good old Deep Drive To Left? This episode's edition covers two players who lost all of their credibility to their friends, families, and the community of baseball alike. Join us in one of our latest recording sessions yet for The Diamond Duo Podcast after dark here in Episode 28!
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Timestamps:
4:12 - Prospect Pool Update
6:58 - Injuries Aplenty (Scherzer, Skubal, & More)
20:22 - Rutschman, Gorman, & Liberatore Debut
28:45 - Juan Soto Trade Rumors (& Why They Are Stupid)
33:54 - Trevor Story Finally Does Something Useful for Boston
40:12 - The Josh Donaldson & Tim Anderson Debacle
1:00:17 - Trivia I
1:05:42 - Buy Or Sell Hot Takes
1:23:42 - Trivia II
1:30:24 - Deep Drive To Left (Jake Sanford & Zach Davies Are Bad People)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony offer their congratulations to two exciting players on the Angels on some impressive milestones! First is former first rounder, Reid Detmers who became the youngest player in franchise history to toss a no-hitter, doing so in his 11h career start! Second is Shohei Ohtani (ever heard of him?) who clobbered his 100th career home run, becoming only the third Japanese-born player (Hideki Matsui & Ichiro Suzuki) to to reach that many! Along with Anthony Rendon hitting a homer left-handed and Mike Trout being Mike Trout, it's a good week to be an Angels fan! These feats got the team featured as one of the hottest in baseball in Around The Horn alongside the Astros, Phillies, and Padres! After recognizing some of the weakest teams of last week (the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Marlins), the two spend a bit more time picking apart (surprise surprise) the Reds for truly breaking new ground when it comes to ways to lose a baseball game. The duo cover the recent signing of Robinson Cano, the resurgence of Christian Yelich, and a smörgåsbord of other events that may have happened in the middle of the recording! Capped off with the introduction of a brand new segment, this episode's got it all! Listen in on the fun in Episode 27 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:56 - Around the Horn (Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?)
29:54 - Reds “Blow-No” Against the Pirates
37:27 - Trivia I
43:55 - Reid Detmers Throws A No-Hitter
51:20 - Shohei Ohtani Hits His 100th Career Home Run
55:07 - Robinson Cano Signed By The Padres
59:41 - Christian Yelich Continues His Resurgence By Hitting For The Cycle
1:03:28 - Pujols Pitches, Rangers Win, Suns Die, AA Jays, All At Once
1:09:08 - The First Edition Of Prospect Pool
1:18:08 - Trivia II
1:24:35 - Surprise Milestone! Waino & Yadi Become All-Time Winningest Battery
1:26:15 - Trivia 2.5
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony plunge into the unforgiving wasteland that is MLB umpiring. They take an especially close look at one recent incident where an umpire looked for a reason to eject Madison Bumgarner by gazing longingly into his eyes. The duo follows this bout of strangeness up by (gasp) praising the New York Mets! This praise comes from their release of struggling veteran Robinson Cano and their 6-run comeback in the 9th inning to utterly embarrass the Phillies! Before they dive into any stories, however, the two go Around The Horn to cover the hottest teams (White Sox, Astros, Brewers) and players (Manny Machado, Kevin Gausman, Christian Yelich) in addition to the coldest teams (Red Sox, Tigers, Phillies) and players (Marcell Ozuna, Trevor Story, Dallas Keuchel). A flurry of recent milestones achieved by Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina, Miguel Cabrera, and Dusty Baker is also lauded by the pair. The episode is closed out by the recognition of Buster Posey Day in San Francisco, the acknowledgement of three prospects recently called up to the show (possibly even teasing a brand new segment), and the triumphant return of our Deep Drive To Left segment to commemorate the whiniest manager in all of MLB! All this and more coming at ya on Episode 26 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
6:06 - Around the Horn (Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?)
28:33 - Trivia I
34:16 - Dan Bellino-Mad Bum Incident and Umpire Accountability
47:04 - Robinson Cano Released By Mets (Is His Career Over?)
53:04 - Mets Embarrass Phillies With 6-Run Ninth Inning
58:25 - Big Milestones For Wainwright, Molina, Cabrera, & Baker
1:04:56 - Buster Posy Day Celebrated In San Francisco
1:10:50 - George Kirby, Jose Miranda, & Alek Thomas Get Called Up
1:16:20 - Trivia II & Deep Drive To Left (Chris Woodward Is A Karen)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony juggle the dichotomy of celebrating Clayton Kershaw becoming the Dodgers all-time leader in strikeouts and acknowledging disgraced starter Trevor Bauer after being suspended for two full seasons! Before they dive into those stories, they conduct an abridged version of Around The Horn! Teams ending the month on hot streaks like the Yankees, Marlins, Angels, and Twins are lauded, while teams that stumbled toward the finish line like the Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers, and (surprise surprise) Reds are mocked mercilessly. The return of Ronald Acuña Jr, the Mets/Cardinals brawl, the Mets subsequent no-hitter of the Phillies, and the Yankees' not-even-remotely-incriminating letter are covered before revisiting a classic segment to close out April. Teams of the Month is back! Listen as Tom and Tony attempt to screw each other over in a snake draft to build the best team based on the greatest players of April! Watch for those graphics on social media as we close the book on the first month of the season on Episode 25 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:53 - Abridged Around the Horn (Who's Hot, Who's Not?)
9:48 - Trevor Bauer’s Suspension
15:52 - Clayton Kershaw Becomes the Dodgers’ All-Time Strikeout Leader
22:55 - Ronald Acuna Jr. is Back!
26:11 - Mets-Cardinals Fight and Unwritten Rules of Baseball
30:19 - Mets No-Hit the Phillies
34:23 - The Yankees Letter is Unveiled
42:49 - Trivia I
47:37 - April Teams Of The Month
1:21:36 - Trivia II
1:26:23 - The Closer (Behind The Scenes Mishaps During Mets No-Hitter
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony congratulate Miguel Cabrera for reaching the 3,000 hit plateau while simultaneously lambasting the Yankees fans who threw trash at Cleveland Guardians players! Before that, the duo host another edition of Around the Horn, where they reflect on the success of the two NY teams and the Mariners and proceed to bash the Reds, Nationals, and A's for a variety of reasons! Also, Tom and Tony wager on who would win the fight Tommy Pham challenged Luke Voit to, react to Kyle Freeland's extension with the Rockies, lament on John Means and Michael Concerto's absences from 2022, and wish Jake Arrieta and Tony Watson the best of luck after they both hung up their cleats! Finally, Tony settles a bet he placed with Tom last week after failing to overcome Tom's superior fantasy baseball team by reciting some poetry about his favorite umpire! Week 3 of MLB's season is in the past and it's time to look back on it with Episode 24 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:53 - Around the Horn (Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?)
29:54 - Trivia I
35:41 - Miguel Cabrera Gets Hit #3000
43:46 - Yankee Fans Throw Trash At Guardians Outfielders
50:16 - Luke Voit Slides Into Tyler Stephenson & Tommy Pham Wants Revenge
56:28 - Kyle Freeland Signs A 5-year $64.5M Extension
1:00:01 - John Means & Michael Conforto Are Out Until 2023
1:05:53 - Jake Arrieta & Tony Watson Retire
1:13:30 - Trivia Question II
1:19:58 - The Closer (Tony's Incredible, All-Time Slam Poem About His Favorite Umpire)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony reflect on the first fully complete week of the MLB season! To achieve this, the two bring back a revised format of Around The Horn! This version is designed to zero in on the best and worst players and teams around the league! (and save time as well lol). Once the week in review is done, the two cover the biggest (and strangest stories) from the past week. These include the unfortunate ending to Clayton Kershaw's perfect game bid, the infuriating comments made by Reds team president, and the bunt that caused outrage in San Francisco. Interspersed with the return of our trivia segment, Tom and Tony wrap things up by covering the festivities of Jackie Robinson Day and all the deep and shallow drives that came with it! Tune in for the first full week of action on Episode 23 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:36 - Around the Horn (Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?)
30:11 - Trivia I
35:04 - Dave Roberts Pulls Clayton Kershaw from a Potential Perfect Game
42:43 - Joe Maddon Walks Corey Seager With The Bases Loaded (and somehow wins)
45:48 - Reds Team President, Phil Castellini, Calls Out His Own Team's Fans
50:52 - Bob Melvin Is Upset About The Giants Knocking A Bunt Base Hit With A 9-Run Lead
55:56 - Jackie Robinson Day (& Revisiting A COMPLETED Prediction)
1:00:40 - Checking In On The Remaining Predictions
1:03:57 - Trivia II
1:12:05 - The Closer (Tom vs. Tony In Fantasy Baseball)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are thrilled to talk about Opening Day across baseball! Before that day, many stories made headlines. These include the extensions signed, the few not signed, a trade, and some possible beef between Ronald Acuna Jr. and Freddie Freeman! Moving on, the Diamond Duo discuss their favorite moments from Opening Day Weekend! From new technology being implemented across the sport, to some of baseball's brightest prospects making The Show, there was not a shortage of fun to be had during baseball's first week! In addition, Tom and Tony speak on a few of the notable series' from the weekend, as well as revisit a few predictions they made on Episode 21! And with a new season comes a new slate of Deep Drive material to bring inaudible laughter and anger to baseball fans everywhere! Stay tuned in for a jam-packed Episode 22 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:53 - Extensions Aplenty (J-Ram, Ke’Bryan, and J.P.)
14:31 - Aaron Judge Doesn’t Sign Extension with Yankees
23:43 - Taylor Rogers-Chris Paddack Trade
27:55 - Ronald Acuna Jr./Freddie Freeman Situation
33:02 - New Technology in Baseball Being Implemented
42:13 - Top Prospects Making Their Debuts
50:59 - A Classic Rivalry Renewed
56:03 - The Texas/Toronto Slugfest
59:15 - Barren Offense In The Desert
1:03:42 - Our Second Ever Breaking News Segment! (2 episodes in a row, wow)
1:07:22 - Our Predictions Revisited
1:14:30 - Deep Drive To Left (Dodgers Restriction on Jackie Robinson Day, Gerrit Cole’s Excuse, & Rays Mediocrity)
1:29:29 - Closing Remarks & Congratulations to Roki Sasaki
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony tackle predicting what will happen during the 2022 regular season and postseason! Who will they pick to win each division? How many wins will each team wind up with? How stupid could the Diamond Duo possibly be? All of those questions are answered in this episode! Plus, it wouldn't be a good prediction episode without discussing who Tom and Tony's favorites to win the World Series are! Besides the standings, the duo also state who they believe will take home some hardware at the seasons end (with some dark horse selections as well)! Before they can get to predicting, Tom and Tony first need to go over the major headlines of the week (which includes the two big trades and some of baseball's top prospects making it to The Show)! Opening Day is just around the corner, so get ready for all of the action with the 21st episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
Timestamps:
4:40 - The Kimbrel-Pollock & Manaea Trades
12:23 - Top Prospects Make Opening Day Rosters
19:02 - Regular Season Standings Predictions
40:43 - Playoff & World Series Predictions
54:05 - Awards Favorites & Dark Horses
59:11 - Live Reaction to Austin Meadows Trade
1:01:35 - Awards Favorites & Dark Horses Cont.
1:13:35 - "How Many Games Until..." & Just For Fun Predictions
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take one final look at the MLB offseason and the many moves that have come with it! They go over every major transaction with special focus given to some of the larger deals such as the signings of Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa. Once each move is analyzed, the two proceed to grade the offseason of some of the most noteworthy teams who actively participated (I'm looking at you, Cleveland). These teams include some of the slam dunk winners like the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Braves, in addition to some of the biggest disappointments like the Yankees, Reds, and A's. Before all this, however, the two cover some of the biggest headlines going around the league! From the retiring of Andrew Miller to the reunion of Albert Pujols in St. Louis, no stone is left unturned. What we really don't want you to miss (as if we'd want you to miss any of this) is the beginning of this episode in which Tom and Tony celebrate 500 listens in less than 20 episodes. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for tuning in and listening to us rant about baseball; it means more than you know! Give yourself a pat on the back as you tune into the 20th episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
Timestamps:
7:51 - Andrew Miller Announces His Retirement
11:47 - The Ghost Runner Returns
17:20 - Albert Pujols Rejoins the Cards for One Last Ride
24:33 - The Hot Stove Over the Past Two Weeks
40:45 - What Were the Rockies Thinking Signing Kris Bryant?
47:21 - Do The Dodgers Now Have The Greatest Lineup Ever With Freddie Freeman?
53:53 - Does Carlos Correa Make The Twins Competitive?
1:02:02 - Grading The Rest Of The Offseason
1:29:38 - The Closer
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony pop the champagne and celebrate because we have a new CBA and we have baseball back! The two open the show deep diving said CBA and the many changes it brings to the game; such changes include a 12 game playoff format, a raise in the minimum salary, and a 6 pick draft lottery. Once that's done, they proceed to tackle the ever-growing flood of transactions that have been processed in the wake of baseball's return! Every move is noted, but larger deals are picked apart in greater detail. The Reds and A's are highlighted for their unwillingness to remain competitive and field a good team, the Yankees are both lauded for their trade of Gary Sanchez (🙏) but also questioned for their inability to spend and sacrifice more for the greater good, and the Braves are singled out for a trade that ended an era, yet started a new one. With a quick look at the remaining free agents, the two look eagerly to a future where the MLB season is once again at our doorstep! Grab those peanuts and crackerjacks because baseball is back, here on Episode 19 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Intro Music (0:00-0:30) by Alec Koff
Timestamps:
4:47 - The New and Improved CBA
19:49 - Every Major League Transaction Post Lockout (as of 7pm 3/14)
35:17 - What Are The Reds Doing?
40:57 - The Twins Trades and their Game Plan
46:31 - The New York Yankees Post Lockout
55:47 - Matt Olson and the Brave New World
1:05:20 - The Preseason Injury Report
1:13:15 - The Remaining Free Agent Pool
1:33:26 - The Closer
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony face the cold reality of cancelled MLB games due to a lockout for the first time since 1994. The two cover the lockout up to this point, shining a light on the proposals put forth by both the players and the owners and going over what both sides look to achieve. The 24 hour timeline between February 28 and March 1 is looked at in great detail from the brief extension of the deadline to the press conferences from both the League and MLBPA. Listen as Tom and Tony rip into the lack of transparency and good will displayed on the part of the owners and the most hated man in baseball history (I said it), Rob Manfred. Before heading down this road of eternal sadness, however, the two cover what little stories there were in the middle of all of this. Such stories include two players officially hanging up their cleats, Juan Soto's declined extension before the lockout, and Derek Jeter's sudden departure from the Miami Marlins. Follow us into baseball's darkest hour here on Episode 18 of The Diamond Duo Podcast
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Intro music by Alec Koff
Timestamps:
6:58 - Two Players Hang Up Their Cleats
12:54 - Will Juan Soto Be The First $500m Player?
20:17 - Another Yankees Number To Be Retired
25:34 - Derek Jeter No Longer With The Marlins
33:28 - The Start Of The Lockout Discussion
36:06 - CBA Negotiations Timeline
40:31 - Details From Rob Manfred’s Press Conference
1:04:02 - Details From The MLBPA Press Conference
1:11:35 - The Closer (MLB The Show Tech Test and Tommy Tanks)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony bring on the show's second ever guest to cover a big offseason buyer in the New York Mets! For this discussion, the two turned to their close friend, the creator of the Raise The Apple Instagram page: Eddie Gardner! Eddie is as die-hard a Mets fan as it gets, and he brings his immense knowledge of the team to the show as the three judge the team's poor 2021 season and look ahead to their 2022 campaign! Tom and Tony conclude the Mets segment by constructing a tier list with Eddie that's sure to bring laughs and pain (but mostly pain) to Mets fans everywhere! Before they talk the Mets however, the hosts share their thoughts on three significant rule changes that are coming to the league next season (such rules include a universal DH)! Enjoy this one because it's all about the Mets here on Episode 17 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
2:45 - Three Major Rule Changes
10:00 - The 2021 New York Mets
18:03 - New York's Offseason Moves
29:07 - Ideal Opening Day Lineup & Over/Under Win Total
33:05 - The Bullpen & The Forgotten Contract
39:54 - The Mets Misery Tier List
1:29:10 - Raise The Apple Talk & Conclusion
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony ooh and ahh over the results of the BBWAA's voting for the 2022 Class of the Baseball Hall of Fame! While they are ecstatic for David Ortiz and each of the committee's selections, they explain why Bonds, Clemens, and Schilling missed out for the tenth and final time on the ballot and the hopes that they have for consideration in the future. The duo also took a look ahead at some of next year's newest members joining the ballot and ponder who will make the Hall of Fame next. Speaking of the Hall of Fame and notable names not enshrined in Cooperstown, Tom and Tony thought it would be a great idea to construct their own unique teams of the best players not in the Hall of Fame in their second ever draft! Which players were selected? Who constructed the better team? There's only one way to find out and that's by listening to Episode 16 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
3:30 - Lockout Negotiations Trending Upward
7:37 - The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Results
13:02 - Bonds, Clemens, & Schilling’s Hopes for Enshrinement in the Future
20:12 - Who May Get Enshrined in 2023
24:23 - The Not In the Hall of Fame Draft Introduction and Rules
29:06 - The Draft Begins
1:30:06 - The Closer (Montreal Bay Devil Expos Plan Killed and MLB the Show 22 Cover Athlete Announced)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony go over the little bits of news that have emerged from the darkness of the MLB lockout! This news ranges from the newest faces of Sunday Night Baseball, to some groundbreaking hires and progress for women in baseball, to the first (failed) attempt from both sides to come to an agreement. On the topic of both sides of the lockout, Tom and Tony decide to honor the two warring factions the only way they know how: by constructing a tier list of some of the greatest brawls in MLB history! Some old, some new, some you may have not heard of, and some classics they couldn't have made this list without! Listen to see where some of baseball's biggest tussles landed on Episode 15 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:13 - Lockout Negotiations Update
9:33 - Ken Rosenthal Fired from MLB Network
13:41 - New Lineup on Sunday Night Baseball
21:43 - Genevieve Beacom and Rachel Balkovec
25:55 - MLB and Apple Rumored to be Teaming Up
33:06 - MLB’s Best Brawls Tier List
1:38:11 - The Closer (Even More Laughable BBWAA Voters)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony dive deep into the topic that is this year's Hall of Fame ballot! They cover some of the more prominent names on the ballot (such as Bonds, Clemens, and Schilling) as well as some players not getting as much attention (such as Abreu, Hunter, and Nathan). This discussion is concluded with the two constructing their own mock ballots for the coming election! Spoiler alert, they both fill in more than zero votes! But, not before they cover the retirement of Mariners legend: Kyle Seager. They recount his great 11 seasons in Seattle and how that affects the current third baseman market. Ring in the new year with Episode 14 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
5:58 - Kyle Seager Retires
14:26 - Hall of Fame Ballot Breakdown Begins (Names on the Ballot)
20:11 - The Steroid Debate and the 10th Years (Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, and Schilling)
27:49 - Cases for Smaller Vote Receivers (Abreu, Kent, Hunter, and Nathan)
43:59 - Building Our 2022 Hall of Fame Ballots
1:35:18 - The Closer (More Laughable BBWAA Voters)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony welcome their first ever guest to the show to talk all about one of the most interesting teams of the offseason, the Detroit Tigers! They couldn't think of anyone better to talk to about the Tigers then the only Tigers fan they know, Jack Halsted! Jack's been a fan of the team for most of his life and breaks down how the Tigers are shaping up to be next season! Tom and Tony also talk to Jack about his favorite prospect on the team, Dillon Dingler, his favorite player of all-time and former Tiger, Ian Kinsler, and plenty more! But, not before they evaluate the hirings of Mark Kotsay and Buck Showalter! The Diamond Duo finish off the show by telling the tale of three umpires down in Mexico that most likely won't be umpiring again, all for different reasons! Sit back and relax to all of that on Episode 13 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
2:43 - Mark Kotsay and Buck Showalter hired as Managers
14:06 - Tigers Talk Begins (Current Roster and Top Prospects)
35:01 - Trivia Question
40:33 - Jack's Favorite Tigers Prospect (Dillon Dingler) and Old School Baseball
1:03:22 - Why Ian Kinsler is Jack's Favorite Player of All-Time and What it was Like Meeting Him
1:14:12 - Tom and Tony Screw with Jack
1:23:34 - Deep Drive to Left (Umpire Shenanigans in Mexico)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony would love to gush over all of the moves made in free agency for the entire show! But, the Lockout made them depressed and now they are forced to express their wide range of emotions for Robert D. Manfred and MLB executives! Plus, they weigh in on the league supposedly using two separate baseballs for national and local broadcasts! In addition to all of the madness that has taken place in the past two weeks, Tom and Tony finish off The How F'd Are They Scale by evaluating National League teams! Wrapping things up with some good news, they devoted The Closer to celebrating the newly elected Hall of Famers! Baseball operations may be on pause, but the Diamond Duo Podcast won't stop anytime soon!
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Timestamps:
2:55 - Free Agency, Extensions, and Trades
22:02 - The Lockout and the MLB Using 2 Different Baseballs
39:21 - Trivia I
45:12 - The How F’d Are They Scale (NL Edition)
1:22:06 - Trivia II
1:32:24 - The Closer (Newly Elected Hall of Famers and The Voter Tom Doesn’t Like)
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are back from their first two-week hiatus to soak in all that the offseason has had in store up through 11/22! They look back on the Hot Stove to see what teams have had cooking, applaud the Mets for hiring a new GM, and ridicule how some MLB awards were voted on! In addition, Tony brings a brand-new segment to the table called "The How F'd Are They Scale (AL Edition)", where he and Tom evaluate where teams currently sit on a five-category scale into free agency! But, don't worry folks! There is plenty more content that will be covered on Episode 11 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony put a bow on the 2021 MLB Season with one final wrap-up of the World Series, and hence, one more round of gloating over the Houston Astros' second defeat in the Fall Classic in three years. From there, the two dive headfirst into the wide open terrain of the Offseason! Tune in as Tom and Tony construct a first of its kind, Diamond Dozen! This edition being comprised of the 12 greatest free agents on the market. They also throw their hats into the ring of predicting the upcoming MLB Awards, noting favorites and snubs along the way! All this plus possibly their most intriguing Closer segment to date is featured right here on Episode 10 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony break down the first four games of the 2021 World Series leading up to the Atlanta Braves taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Astors (uh oh). This, along with a metric ton of news and, errr, interesting stories to close out the baseball season are covered. All topics from a shake up of the managerial scene, to the Silver Slugger & Gold Glove nominees, and maybe even a brief trip to the """arm barn""" will be discussed by Tom and Tony! Though the 2021 season may be coming to a close soon, The Diamond Duo isn't going anywhere! Check out Episode 9, and stay tuned for plenty of offseason content forthcoming!
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This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony would rather sing "99 Bottles of Beer" than discuss The Houston Astros making the World Series after defeating the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS! They also broke down the NLCS and how the Atlanta Braves knocked the second-best team in baseball, The Los Angeles Dodgers, out of the postseason! Plus, can the Braves pull off the upset in the World Series, much like their division rival The Washington Nationals did two seasons ago to the same opponent? Tom and Tony have the answer to this question as they look ahead at this year's World Series matchup, plus plenty more on Episode 8 of the Diamond Duo Podcast!
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This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony wrapped up the ALDS and NLDS with their analysis of how each series ended! They also dreaded discussing the ALCS between their two "favorite" teams, but persevered on and did so anyway! And don't think they forgot about the NLCS too! Plus, in honor of some of the questionable calls this postseason (COUGH Gabe Morales COUGH), The Diamond Duo presents The Worst Postseason Calls Bracket featuring 8 of the most head-scratching plays in postseason history! See how that turned out and more on Episode 7 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony are pumped up to talk about the postseason (as of 10/10/21) and scoff at the fact that the Yankees won't be going so far! We analyzed both the American League and National League Wild Card games and discerned what went wrong for the losers of those games! We also gave our thoughts on the ALDS and NLDS and how the four series' have shaped out so far!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony celebrate the end of the regular season with the final Around the Horn of the year, where we briefly recount the years of all 30 teams! We also take part in a snake draft in order to build a pair of September Teams of the Month! Lastly, we preview the exciting road ahead by each predicting how this year's MLB Postseason will transpire! Kick October baseball off right with the fifth episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take a look at the present state of the MLB playoff race - who's over-performing, who's under-performing, and who's right where they need to be. We also piece together a first of its kind tier list on today's show! Listen as Tom and Tony rank the very best (and the very worst) ceremonial first pitches of all time!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony deep dive Salvador Perez breaking the single-single record for most HRs by a catcher in MLB history, who's got the greatest single-season by a catcher in MLB history, honoring Roberto Clemente and his legacy, Max Scherzer throwing career strikeout #3,000, and we talk about whether or not the Scherzer-Turner deal at the deadline was the best trade deadline deal ever! We also have a brief update on the playoff race, plus a brand new segment that's sure to make us men of good faith!
This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony deep dive the 9th no-hitter of the season and both the glorious victors and unfortunate victims of said no-hitter, the weekend Subway Series and its significance on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and the recent legends enshrined in Baseball's Hall of Fame! Throw in a discussion about which teams are building themselves up for October and which ones are already planning their winter getaways, and you get one entertaining episode you won't want to miss!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our brand new podcast: The Diamond Duo! We are Tom Bauer and Tony Pugliese and this week, we deep dive the "interesting" stretch experienced by New York's two clubs, the 300th career start for the tandem of Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, the exciting weekend series between the League's top two teams, and the coming playoff and Wild Card races.